Butyl Butyrate
A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Butyl butanoate
What does it do?
Butyl Butyrate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
EU regulatory status
Butyl Butyrate 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 Butyrate?
Butyl Butyrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Butyl butanoate
Is Butyl Butyrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Butyl Butyrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Butyl Butyrate do in cosmetic products?
Butyl Butyrate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Butyl Butyrate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Butyl Butyrate is 109-21-7.
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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: 02/03/2011