What is it?
Ethanol, 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)-, 1-Acetate
What does it do?
Buteth-2 Acetate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Buteth-2 Acetate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Buteth-2 Acetate?
Buteth-2 Acetate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ethanol, 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)-, 1-Acetate
Is Buteth-2 Acetate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Buteth-2 Acetate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Buteth-2 Acetate do in cosmetic products?
Buteth-2 Acetate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming, solvent, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Buteth-2 Acetate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Buteth-2 Acetate is 124-17-4.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010