What does the restriction note for BUTYLPARABEN mean?

The restriction field for BUTYLPARABEN reads: V/12a. This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

What other records share CAS 94-26-8?

CAS 94-26-8 may appear across multiple EU annex records. The CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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BUTYLPARABEN

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Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

BUTYLPARABEN is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: V/12a.

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Inventory details for BUTYLPARABEN

INCI name

BUTYLPARABEN

INN name

butylparaben

Description

Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

Annex records for BUTYLPARABEN

Annex V Identified ingredient

Entry 12 a

BUTYLPARABEN/PROPYLPARABEN/SODIUM PROPOYLPARABEN/SODIUM BUTYLPARABEN/POTASSIUM BUTYLPARABEN/POTASSI…

CAS: 94-26-8/ 94-13-3/ 35285-69-9/ 36457-20-2/ 38566-94-8/ 84930-16-5

EC: 202-318-7/ 202-307-7/ 252-488-1/ 253-049-7/ 254-009-1/ 284-597-5

Key data

CAS

94-26-8

202-318-7

Restriction

V/12a

Function

FRAGRANCE PRESERVATIVE

How BUTYLPARABEN appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists BUTYLPARABEN as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

BUTYLPARABEN is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

BUTYLPARABEN appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for BUTYLPARABEN reads: "V/12a". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, BUTYLPARABEN carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 94-26-8 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for BUTYLPARABEN

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for BUTYLPARABEN with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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