Butyrum
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Naturally occurring substances, butter
What does it do?
Butyrum is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Butyrum 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 Butyrum?
Butyrum is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Naturally occurring substances, butter
Is Butyrum allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Butyrum is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Butyrum do in cosmetic products?
Butyrum is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient.
What is the CAS number of Butyrum?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Butyrum is 8029-34-3.
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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