T-Butyl Acetate
A cosmetic ingredient used as solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1,1-Dimethylethyl acetate
What does it do?
T-Butyl Acetate 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
T-Butyl Acetate 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 T-Butyl Acetate?
T-Butyl Acetate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1,1-Dimethylethyl acetate
Is T-Butyl Acetate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. T-Butyl Acetate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does T-Butyl Acetate do in cosmetic products?
T-Butyl Acetate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent.
What is the CAS number of T-Butyl Acetate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for T-Butyl Acetate is 540-88-5.
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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