Butylene Glycol Isostearates
A cosmetic ingredient used as emulsion stabilising, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Butylene Glycol Isostearates is a mixture of mono- and diesters of Butylene Glycol and Isostearic acid
What does it do?
Butylene Glycol Isostearates is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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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 Isostearates 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 Isostearates?
Butylene Glycol Isostearates is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Butylene Glycol Isostearates is a mixture of mono- and diesters of Butylene Glycol and Isostearic acid
Is Butylene Glycol Isostearates allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Butylene Glycol Isostearates is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Butylene Glycol Isostearates do in cosmetic products?
Butylene Glycol Isostearates is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: emulsion stabilising, 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: 15/10/2010