Widely used; good skin feel; lower irritant potential than propylene glycol
Function & Common Use
Solvent / Humectant / Viscosity controlling
Solvent / Carrier
Serums, essences, moisturisers, toners
Synthetic
Concentration Limits
No limit
No limit
No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked; EU limit reference: No
No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category
Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butylene Glycol safe to use in skincare?
Butylene Glycol has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Widely used; good skin feel; lower irritant potential than propylene glycol
Is Butylene Glycol allowed in India?
Butylene Glycol is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Butylene Glycol used for in cosmetics?
Butylene Glycol functions as: Solvent / Humectant / Viscosity controlling. It is commonly found in: Serums, essences, moisturisers, toners.
Regulatory Status
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies
Identifiers
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