Allowed in EU

Ethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether

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

What is it?

1-Ethoxy-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-Nonafluorobutane

What does it do?

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

  • Solvent

    dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase

EU regulatory status

Ethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether 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 Perfluorobutyl Ether?

Ethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1-Ethoxy-1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-Nonafluorobutane

Is Ethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Ethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether do in cosmetic products?

Ethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent.

What is the CAS number of Ethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether is 163702-05-4.

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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