Propylene Glycol T-Butyl Ether
A cosmetic ingredient used as solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1-(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)-2-propanol
What does it do?
Propylene Glycol T-Butyl Ether is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
Propylene Glycol T-Butyl 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 Propylene Glycol T-Butyl Ether?
Propylene Glycol T-Butyl Ether is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1-(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)-2-propanol
Is Propylene Glycol T-Butyl Ether allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Propylene Glycol T-Butyl Ether is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Propylene Glycol T-Butyl Ether do in cosmetic products?
Propylene Glycol T-Butyl Ether is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent.
What is the CAS number of Propylene Glycol T-Butyl Ether?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Propylene Glycol T-Butyl Ether is 57018-52-7.
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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