N-Butyl Alcohol

N-Butyl Alcohol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a denaturant, solvent agent. It is used in 131 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameN-BUTYL ALCOHOL
FunctionDENATURANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING
CAS number71-36-3
EC number200-751-6
Prevalence131 products (0.14% of dataset)
Most used inNail
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches260

Used in

Nail Care 95.4%Hair Sprays 3.8%General Moisturizers 0.8%

Frequently asked

What does N-Butyl Alcohol do in skincare?
N-Butyl Alcohol functions as a denaturant, solvent agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is N-Butyl Alcohol allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain N-Butyl Alcohol?
It is most commonly found in Nail products, especially nail care (95.4% of its uses).

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