N-Butyl Alcohol
A cosmetic ingredient used as denaturant, perfuming, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Butan-1-ol
What does it do?
N-Butyl Alcohol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Denaturant
makes ethanol in cosmetics unfit for drinking — required by regulation when alcohol is used
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
N-Butyl Alcohol 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 N-Butyl Alcohol?
N-Butyl Alcohol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Butan-1-ol
Is N-Butyl Alcohol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. N-Butyl Alcohol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does N-Butyl Alcohol do in cosmetic products?
N-Butyl Alcohol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: denaturant, perfuming, solvent.
What is the CAS number of N-Butyl Alcohol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for N-Butyl Alcohol is 71-36-3.
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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