What function does BUTYL BABASSUATE serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, BUTYL BABASSUATE carries the following function designation(s): EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING.

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BUTYL BABASSUATE

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Butyl Babassuate is the ester of butyl alcohol and the fatty acid derived from babassu oil

BUTYL BABASSUATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Inventory details for BUTYL BABASSUATE

INCI name

BUTYL BABASSUATE

Description

Butyl Babassuate is the ester of butyl alcohol and the fatty acid derived from babassu oil

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Key data

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Function

EMULSION STABILISING SKIN CONDITIONING SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

How BUTYL BABASSUATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists BUTYL BABASSUATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

BUTYL BABASSUATE is also tagged with 4 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

BUTYL BABASSUATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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

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Source note for BUTYL BABASSUATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for BUTYL BABASSUATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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