Butyloctanoic Acid

Butyloctanoic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 2 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameBUTYLOCTANOIC ACID
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number27610-92-0
EC number248-570-1
Prevalence2 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inDeodorant
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Deodorant 50%Sunscreens 50%

Frequently asked

What does Butyloctanoic Acid do in skincare?
Butyloctanoic Acid functions as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Butyloctanoic Acid allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Butyloctanoic Acid?
It is most commonly found in Deodorant products, especially deodorant (50% of its uses).

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