Butylated Xylenol
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-Butyl-4,6-dimethyl-phenol; 6-tert-Butyl-2,4-xylenol
What does it do?
Butylated Xylenol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
EU regulatory status
Butylated Xylenol 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 Butylated Xylenol?
Butylated Xylenol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Butyl-4,6-dimethyl-phenol; 6-tert-Butyl-2,4-xylenol
Is Butylated Xylenol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Butylated Xylenol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Butylated Xylenol do in cosmetic products?
Butylated Xylenol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant.
What is the CAS number of Butylated Xylenol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Butylated Xylenol is 1879-09-0.
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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