Butylene Glycol
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, humectant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7)(R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
What does it do?
Butylene Glycol 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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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Butylene Glycol 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?
Butylene Glycol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7)(R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Is Butylene Glycol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Butylene Glycol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Butylene Glycol do in cosmetic products?
Butylene Glycol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, humectant, skin conditioning, solvent, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Butylene Glycol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Butylene Glycol is 107-88-0 (i), 6290-03-5 (ii).
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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: 10/10/2019