Butyl Phthalyl Butyl Glycolate
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, plasticiser in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Butoxycarbonylmethyl butyl phthalate
What does it do?
Butyl Phthalyl Butyl Glycolate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
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Plasticiser
adds flexibility to film-forming polymers, e.g. in nail polish or mascara
EU regulatory status
Butyl Phthalyl Butyl Glycolate 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 Phthalyl Butyl Glycolate?
Butyl Phthalyl Butyl Glycolate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Butoxycarbonylmethyl butyl phthalate
Is Butyl Phthalyl Butyl Glycolate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Butyl Phthalyl Butyl Glycolate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Butyl Phthalyl Butyl Glycolate do in cosmetic products?
Butyl Phthalyl Butyl Glycolate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, plasticiser.
What is the CAS number of Butyl Phthalyl Butyl Glycolate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Butyl Phthalyl Butyl Glycolate is 85-70-1.
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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