Butyloctyl Beeswax
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Fatty acids, beeswax, esters with 2-butyloctanol
What does it do?
Butyloctyl Beeswax 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
EU regulatory status
Butyloctyl Beeswax 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 Butyloctyl Beeswax?
Butyloctyl Beeswax is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Fatty acids, beeswax, esters with 2-butyloctanol
Is Butyloctyl Beeswax allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Butyloctyl Beeswax is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Butyloctyl Beeswax do in cosmetic products?
Butyloctyl Beeswax is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
What is the CAS number of Butyloctyl Beeswax?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Butyloctyl Beeswax is 151661-98-2.
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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