Butyl Oleate
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Butyl oleate
What does it do?
Butyl Oleate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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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
EU regulatory status
Butyl Oleate 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 Oleate?
Butyl Oleate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Butyl oleate
Is Butyl Oleate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Butyl Oleate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Butyl Oleate do in cosmetic products?
Butyl Oleate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
What is the CAS number of Butyl Oleate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Butyl Oleate is 142-77-8.
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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