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:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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