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BUTYL FORMATE

CAS 592-84-7
62

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Butyl Formate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Butyl formate is the ester of n-butanol and formic acid, functioning as a fragrance ingredient with a fruity, rum-like odour. Formic acid esters are more reactive and potentially more irritating than higher carboxylic acid esters due to the smaller formate moiety. EU CosIng does not list butyl formate in Annex II or III restrictions. The primary concern is mild irritation upon occluded or prolonged skin exposure. Respiratory irritation may occur with aerosolised products at high concentrations. Not a fragrance allergen and generally safe at normal use levels in leave-on and rinse-off products.

Skin benefits

  • Fragrance material with fruity-rum character

Known concerns

  • Mild skin and eye irritant at high concentrations
  • Respiratory irritation potential in aerosolised products

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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