Phytosteryl Butyrate
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Phytosteryl Butyrate is the ester of Phytosterol and Butyric Acid
What does it do?
Phytosteryl Butyrate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Phytosteryl 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 Phytosteryl Butyrate?
Phytosteryl Butyrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Phytosteryl Butyrate is the ester of Phytosterol and Butyric Acid
Is Phytosteryl Butyrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Phytosteryl Butyrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Phytosteryl Butyrate do in cosmetic products?
Phytosteryl Butyrate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Phytosteryl Butyrate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Phytosteryl Butyrate is -.
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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