Allowed in EU

Ethyl Butyrate

A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Ethyl butanoate

What does it do?

Ethyl Butyrate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Ethyl Butyrate 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 Ethyl Butyrate?

Ethyl Butyrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ethyl butanoate

Is Ethyl Butyrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Ethyl Butyrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Ethyl Butyrate do in cosmetic products?

Ethyl Butyrate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Ethyl Butyrate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ethyl Butyrate is 105-54-4.

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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: 02/03/2011