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BUTYL STEARATE

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The resolved identity has matching regulatory evidence in 0 of 13 indexed market datasets: 0 country records and 0 EU Annex records. Every result and evidence gap is listed below.

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Resolved identifiers
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Resolved substance identity

CAS:123-95-5
EC:204-666-5
Ingredient index records:
BUTYL STEARATE
Cosmetic functions: FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Butyl stearate

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BUTYL STEARATE

Regulatory evidence across markets

None of the 13 markets tracked here holds an imported rule under the name BUTYL STEARATE.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 123-95-5
CAS 123-95-5PubChem CID 31278

Butyl Stearate

Butyl octadecanoate is a fatty acid ester that is the butyl ester of stearic acid. It has a role as an algal metabolite. It is functionally related to an octadecanoic acid. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
butyl octadecanoate
Molecular formula
C22H44O2
Molecular weight
340.6 g/mol
Exact mass
340.334130642 Da
XLogP3
9.8
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

N-Butyl stearateOctadecanoic acid, butyl esterKesscoflex BSKessco BSCn-Butyl octadecanoateButyl octadecylateStarfol BS-100Stearic acid, butyl ester
16 more reported names
RC plasticizer B-17Tegester butyl stearateWickenol 122Witcizer 200Witcizer 201Emerest 2325Uniflex BYSGroco 5810APEX 4Wilmar butyl stearateFEMA No. 2214FEMA Number 2214Estrex 1B 54, 1B 556Y0AI5605CNSC-4820CHEBI:85983
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External database identifiers

Evidence from additional scientific databases

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Exact identifier match31278

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

  • Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 91.6% (901 of 984) of all reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: Not Classified; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 901 of 984 companies (only 8.4% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 984 reports by companies from 8 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 901 of 984 reports by companies.; There are 6 notifications provided by 83 of 984 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review Conclusion: The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the alkyl esters, listed subsequently, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating. Source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review Finding(s): Safe for use in cosmetics, with qualifications Source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • Environmental Bioconcentration: An estimated BCF of 1 was calculated for n-butyl stearate(SRC), using an estimated log Kow of 9.70(1,SRC) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), the estimated BCF suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: TERRESTRIAL FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 39,000(SRC), determined from a structure estimation method(2), indicates that n-butyl stearate is expected to be immobile in soil(SRC). Volatilization of n-butyl stearate from moist soil surfaces is expected to be an important fate process(SRC) given an estimated Henry's Law constant of 0.038 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), using a fragment constant estimation method(3). However, adsorption to soil is expected to attenuate volatilization(SRC). n-Butyl stearate is not expected to volatilize from dry soil surfaces(SRC) based upon a vapor pressure of 5.8X10-6 mm Hg(4). n-Butyl stearate is expected to rapidly biodegrade in aerobic soils as suggested by the rapid biodegradation of structurally similar long-chain fatty acid esters(5-7). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: AQUATIC FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 39,000(SRC), determined from a structure estimation method(2), indicates that n-butyl stearate is expected to adsorb to suspended solids and sediment in water(SRC). Volatilization from water surfaces is expected(3) based upon an estimated Henry's Law constant of 0.038 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), developed using a fragment constant estimation method(4). Volatilization half-lives for a model river and model lake are 5 hours and 7 days, respectively(SRC), using an estimation method(3). However, volatilization from water surfaces is expected to be attenuated by adsorption to suspended solids and sediment in the water column(SRC). The volatilization half-life from a model pond is estimated to be about 64 hours ignoring adsorption; when considering maximum adsorption the volatilization half-life increases to 12 months(5). According to a classification scheme(6), a estimated BCF of 3, from an estimated log Kow of 7.90(12) and a regression-derived equation(7), suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low. n-Butyl stearate is expected to rapidly biodegrade in aerobic waters as suggested by the ra Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: ATMOSPHERIC FATE: According to a model of gas/particle partitioning of semivolatile organic compounds in the atmosphere(1), n-butyl stearate, which has a vapor pressure of 5.8X10-6 mm Hg at 25 °C(2), will exist in both the vapor and particulate phases in the ambient atmosphere. Vapor-phase n-butyl stearate is degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically-produced hydroxyl radicals(SRC); the half-life for this reaction in air is estimated to be 15 hours(SRC) from its estimated rate constant of 2.6X10-11 cu cm/molecule-sec at 25 °C(3). Particulate-phase n-butyl stearate may be removed from the air by wet and dry deposition(SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Consumer Uses: Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable; Processing aids not otherwise specified; Surfactant (surface active agent); Anti-adhesive/cohesive Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
  • Industry Uses: Processing aids not otherwise specified; Surfactant (surface active agent); Lubricating agent; Anti-adhesive/cohesive; Intermediate Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review Link: CIR ingredient: Butyl Stearate Source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • Sources/Uses: Used as a flavor and solvent for flavors; as plasticizer for cellulose acetate butyrate, cellulose nitrate, ethyl cellulose, polystyrene, and laminated fiber products; as lubricant in extrusion and molding of polyvinyl chloride; as emollient in creams, lotions, and lipsticks; as solvent, spreading agent, and softening agent in plastics, textiles, cosmetics, and rubber industries; to make leather cloth and leather varnishes; in polishes, special lubricants, and coatings; in carbon paper and inks; as damp-proofer for concrete; in propellants; as water proofing agent and defoamer; [HSBD] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
  • Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: Pulp and Paper Processing [Category: Industry]; Textiles (Fiber & Fabric Manufacturing) [Category: Industry]; Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides) [Category: Paint]; Plastic Composites Manufacturing [Category: Industry]; Leather Tanning and Processing [Category: Industry]; Cement Producing [Category: Industry] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
  • Uses: DIRECT FOOD ADDITIVE AS SYNTHETIC FLAVOR. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: PLASTICIZER FOR CELLULOSE ACETATE BUTYRATE, CELLULOSE NITRATE, ETHYL CELLULOSE, POLYSTYRENE; LUBRICANT IN EXTRUSION & MOLDING OF POLYVINYL CHLORIDE; EMOLLIENT IN CREAMS, LOTIONS, & LIPSTICKS. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: SOLVENT FOR FLAVORS--BUTTER, BANANA. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: Solvent, spreading and softening agent in plastics, textiles, cosmetics, rubber industries. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: For more Uses (Complete) data for N-BUTYL STEARATE (11 total), please visit the HSDB record page. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)

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Imported from Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1175 (dataset version EU 2025/1175). The glossary supplies common ingredient names for the ingredient list required by Article 19(1)(g); it is not an approval or safety list.

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