Butyloctyl Oleate
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?
(Z)-9-Octadecenoic acid, 2-butyloctyl ester
What does it do?
Butyloctyl Oleate 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 Oleate 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 Oleate?
Butyloctyl Oleate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. (Z)-9-Octadecenoic acid, 2-butyloctyl ester
Is Butyloctyl Oleate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Butyloctyl Oleate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Butyloctyl Oleate do in cosmetic products?
Butyloctyl Oleate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
What is the CAS number of Butyloctyl Oleate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Butyloctyl Oleate is 134112-37-1.
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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