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Butyl Lactate

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

What is it?

Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, butyl ester

What does it do?

Butyl Lactate 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 Lactate 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 Lactate?

Butyl Lactate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, butyl ester

Is Butyl Lactate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Butyl Lactate do in cosmetic products?

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

What is the CAS number of Butyl Lactate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Butyl Lactate is 138-22-7.

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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: 15/10/2010