Allowed in EU

Ethyl Methylbutyl Ketoxime

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

What is it?

5-Methylheptan-3-one oxime

What does it do?

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

Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product

EU regulatory status

Ethyl Methylbutyl Ketoxime 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 Methylbutyl Ketoxime?

Ethyl Methylbutyl Ketoxime is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 5-Methylheptan-3-one oxime

Is Ethyl Methylbutyl Ketoxime allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Ethyl Methylbutyl Ketoxime do in cosmetic products?

Ethyl Methylbutyl Ketoxime is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Ethyl Methylbutyl Ketoxime?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ethyl Methylbutyl Ketoxime is 22457-23-4.

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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: 15/10/2010