Butoxydiglycol
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, solvent, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol; diethylene glycol monobutyl ether; DEGBE
What does it do?
Butoxydiglycol 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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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
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Butoxydiglycol is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 187). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Butoxydiglycol?
Butoxydiglycol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol; diethylene glycol monobutyl ether; DEGBE
Is Butoxydiglycol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Butoxydiglycol is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Butoxydiglycol do in cosmetic products?
Butoxydiglycol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, solvent, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Butoxydiglycol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Butoxydiglycol is 112-34-5.
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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