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 name | BUTYLOCTANOIC ACID |
| Function | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 27610-92-0 |
| EC number | 248-570-1 |
| Prevalence | 2 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Deodorant |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
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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