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Butyl Acetate

A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

n-Butyl acetate

What does it do?

Butyl Acetate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Fragrance

    provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients

  • Solvent

    dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase

EU regulatory status

Butyl 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 Butyl Acetate?

Butyl Acetate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. n-Butyl acetate

Is Butyl Acetate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Butyl Acetate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Butyl Acetate do in cosmetic products?

Butyl Acetate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, solvent.

What is the CAS number of Butyl Acetate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Butyl Acetate is 123-86-4.

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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