What function does BUTOXY CHITOSAN serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, BUTOXY CHITOSAN carries the following function designation(s): FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING.

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BUTOXY CHITOSAN

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Chitosan, butoxylated

BUTOXY CHITOSAN 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 BUTOXY CHITOSAN

INCI name

BUTOXY CHITOSAN

Description

Chitosan, butoxylated

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Key data

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Function

FILM FORMING HAIR CONDITIONING VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

How BUTOXY CHITOSAN appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists BUTOXY CHITOSAN 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.

BUTOXY CHITOSAN is also tagged with 3 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

BUTOXY CHITOSAN 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, BUTOXY CHITOSAN carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for BUTOXY CHITOSAN

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

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