ETHYLHEXYL ISOBUTYRATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Softening emollient that improves product texture and leaves a light, silky feel.
Ethylhexyl isobutyrate is an ester of 2-ethylhexanoic acid (which itself has some toxicity concerns at high doses) with isobutanol. It functions as a fragrance ingredient with fruity, slightly waxy notes. The ingredient is not specifically restricted under EU CosIng Annexes and carries no GHS hazard statements in source data. 2-Ethylhexanoic acid and its esters are subject to some regulatory review in the EU due to reproductive toxicity data for the parent acid, but at current cosmetic use levels no restrictions apply.
Skin benefits
- Provides pleasant fruity, waxy fragrance notes to cosmetic products
Known concerns
- 2-Ethylhexanoic acid parent has some reproductive toxicity data under review in EU
- No specific EU cosmetic restrictions at current use levels
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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