Butyloctanol
Butyloctanol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant, solvent agent. It is used in 52 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.
| INCI name | BUTYLOCTANOL |
| Function | HUMECTANT, SOLVENT |
| CAS number | 3913-02-8 |
| EC number | 223-470-0 |
| Prevalence | 52 products (0.06% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Shampoos 19.2%Conditioners 13.5%Body Washes 11.5%Heat Protectants 9.6%General Moisturizers 7.7%Styling Creams & Sprays 7.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Butyloctanol do in skincare?
- Butyloctanol functions as a humectant, solvent agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Butyloctanol?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (19.2% of its uses).
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