Allowed in EU

Butyl Hydroxycyclohexane Carboxylate

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

What is it?

Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-hydroxy-, butyl ester

What does it do?

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

EU regulatory status

Butyl Hydroxycyclohexane Carboxylate 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 Hydroxycyclohexane Carboxylate?

Butyl Hydroxycyclohexane Carboxylate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-hydroxy-, butyl ester

Is Butyl Hydroxycyclohexane Carboxylate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Butyl Hydroxycyclohexane Carboxylate do in cosmetic products?

Butyl Hydroxycyclohexane Carboxylate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.

What is the CAS number of Butyl Hydroxycyclohexane Carboxylate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Butyl Hydroxycyclohexane Carboxylate is 1384257-92-4.

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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: 11/08/2015