Allowed in EU

Sec-Butyl Alcohol

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

What is it?

1-Methylpropanol

What does it do?

Sec-Butyl Alcohol 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

Sec-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 Sec-Butyl Alcohol?

Sec-Butyl Alcohol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1-Methylpropanol

Is Sec-Butyl Alcohol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Sec-Butyl Alcohol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Sec-Butyl Alcohol do in cosmetic products?

Sec-Butyl Alcohol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent.

What is the CAS number of Sec-Butyl Alcohol?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sec-Butyl Alcohol is 78-92-2.

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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: 18/03/2014