Butylene Glycol Isostearate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Butylene Glycol Isostearate is the ester of butylene glycol and isostearic acid
What does it do?
Butylene Glycol Isostearate 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
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Butylene Glycol Isostearate 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 Butylene Glycol Isostearate?
Butylene Glycol Isostearate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Butylene Glycol Isostearate is the ester of butylene glycol and isostearic acid
Is Butylene Glycol Isostearate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Butylene Glycol Isostearate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Butylene Glycol Isostearate do in cosmetic products?
Butylene Glycol Isostearate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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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: 19/06/2013