Allowed in EU

P-Tert-Butylphenyl Acetonitrile

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

What is it?

(4-tert-Butylphenyl)acetonitrile

What does it do?

P-Tert-Butylphenyl Acetonitrile is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

P-Tert-Butylphenyl Acetonitrile 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 P-Tert-Butylphenyl Acetonitrile?

P-Tert-Butylphenyl Acetonitrile is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. (4-tert-Butylphenyl)acetonitrile

Is P-Tert-Butylphenyl Acetonitrile allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. P-Tert-Butylphenyl Acetonitrile is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does P-Tert-Butylphenyl Acetonitrile do in cosmetic products?

P-Tert-Butylphenyl Acetonitrile is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.

What is the CAS number of P-Tert-Butylphenyl Acetonitrile?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for P-Tert-Butylphenyl Acetonitrile is 3288-99-1.

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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