Butyl Babassuate
A cosmetic ingredient used as emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Butyl Babassuate is the ester of butyl alcohol and the fatty acid derived from babassu oil
What does it do?
Butyl Babassuate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Butyl Babassuate 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 Babassuate?
Butyl Babassuate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Butyl Babassuate is the ester of butyl alcohol and the fatty acid derived from babassu oil
Is Butyl Babassuate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Butyl Babassuate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Butyl Babassuate do in cosmetic products?
Butyl Babassuate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing.
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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