Dibutyl Sebacate
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, fragrance, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Dibutyl sebacate
What does it do?
Dibutyl Sebacate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Plasticiser
adds flexibility to film-forming polymers, e.g. in nail polish or mascara
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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
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
Dibutyl Sebacate 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 Dibutyl Sebacate?
Dibutyl Sebacate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Dibutyl sebacate
Is Dibutyl Sebacate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Dibutyl Sebacate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dibutyl Sebacate do in cosmetic products?
Dibutyl Sebacate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, fragrance, hair conditioning, plasticiser, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent.
What is the CAS number of Dibutyl Sebacate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Dibutyl Sebacate is 109-43-3.
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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