Butylethanolamine
A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-Butylaminoethanol
What does it do?
Butylethanolamine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Butylethanolamine is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 411), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Butylethanolamine?
Butylethanolamine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Butylaminoethanol
Is Butylethanolamine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Butylethanolamine is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Butylethanolamine do in cosmetic products?
Butylethanolamine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering.
What is the CAS number of Butylethanolamine?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Butylethanolamine is 111-75-1.
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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