BUTOXYETHANOL
BUTOXYETHANOL is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Fragrance. Also known as CAS 111-76-2. It is regulated in 17 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 111-76-2
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe3 regulations
- Chemical name
- Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE)
- CAS
- 111-76-2
- Max concentration
- a) 4.0% b) 2.0%
- Product type
- a) Solvent in oxidative hair dye products b) Solvent in non-oxidative hair dye products
- Other conditions
- (a) (b) No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays)
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III
- Chemical name
- Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE)
- CAS
- 111-76-2
- Max concentration
- (a) 4,0 %
- Product type
- (a) Solvent in oxidative hair dye products
- Conditions of use
- Max: (a) 4,0 %
- Other conditions
- (a) (b) No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays)
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III
- Chemical name
- Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE)
- CAS
- 111-76-2
- Max concentration
- (b) 2,0 %
- Product type
- (b) Solvent in non-oxidative hair dye products
- Conditions of use
- Max: (b) 2,0 %
- Other conditions
- (a) (b) No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays)
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III
Americas2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Butoxyethanol
- CAS
- 111-76-2
- Max concentration
- 10%
- Conditions of use
- Permitted in hair dyes and nail products only.
Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
- Chemical name
- Éter monobutílico de etilenoglicol (EGBE) (CAS 111-76-2)
- CAS
- 111-76-2
- Max concentration
- a) 4% b) 2%
- Product type
- oxidante b) Solvente em produtos de coloração capilar não-oxidant e
- Conditions of use
- Application: oxidante b) Solvente em produtos de coloração capilar não-oxidant e | Limitations: a) e b) Não utilizar em sistemas pulverizáveis (aerossóis e sprays)
Source: ANVISA RDC 530
East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
- Chemical name
- Butoxyethanol
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
ASEAN6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE) / Butoxyethanol
- CAS
- 111-76-2
- Max concentration
- (a) 4.0% (b) 2.0%
- Product type
- (a) Solvent in oxidative hair dye products (b) Solvent in non- oxidative hair dye products
- Conditions of use
- (a) No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays) (b) No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays)
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE) / Butoxyethanol
- CAS
- 111-76-2
- Max concentration
- (a) 4.0% (b) 2.0%
- Product type
- (a) Solvent in oxidative hair dye products (b) Solvent in non- oxidative hair dye products
- Conditions of use
- (a) No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays) (b) No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays)
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE) / Butoxyethanol
- CAS
- 111-76-2
- Max concentration
- (a) 4.0% (b) 2.0%
- Product type
- (a) Solvent in oxidative hair dye products (b) Solvent in non- oxidative hair dye products
- Conditions of use
- (a) No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays) (b) No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays)
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE) / Butoxyethanol
- CAS
- 111-76-2
- Max concentration
- (a) 4.0% (b) 2.0%
- Product type
- (a) Solvent in oxidative hair dye products (b) Solvent in non- oxidative hair dye products
- Conditions of use
- (a) No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays) (b) No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays)
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE) / Butoxyethanol
- CAS
- 111-76-2
- Max concentration
- (a) 4.0% (b) 2.0%
- Product type
- (a) Solvent in oxidative hair dye products (b) Solvent in non- oxidative hair dye products
- Conditions of use
- (a) No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays) (b) No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays)
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE) / Butoxyethanol
- CAS
- 111-76-2
- Max concentration
- (a) 4.0% (b) 2.0%
- Product type
- (a) Solvent in oxidative hair dye products (b) Solvent in non- oxidative hair dye products
- Conditions of use
- (a) No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays) (b) No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays)
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
GCC6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE)
- CAS
- 111-76-2
- Max concentration
- a) 4.0% b) 2.0%
- Product type
- a) Solvent in oxidative hair dye products b) Solvent in non-oxidative hair dye products
- Other conditions
- (a) (b) No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays)
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE)
- CAS
- 111-76-2
- Max concentration
- a) 4.0% b) 2.0%
- Product type
- a) Solvent in oxidative hair dye products b) Solvent in non-oxidative hair dye products
- Other conditions
- (a) (b) No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays)
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE)
- CAS
- 111-76-2
- Max concentration
- a) 4.0% b) 2.0%
- Product type
- a) Solvent in oxidative hair dye products b) Solvent in non-oxidative hair dye products
- Other conditions
- (a) (b) No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays)
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE)
- CAS
- 111-76-2
- Max concentration
- a) 4.0% b) 2.0%
- Product type
- a) Solvent in oxidative hair dye products b) Solvent in non-oxidative hair dye products
- Other conditions
- (a) (b) No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays)
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE)
- CAS
- 111-76-2
- Max concentration
- a) 4.0% b) 2.0%
- Product type
- a) Solvent in oxidative hair dye products b) Solvent in non-oxidative hair dye products
- Other conditions
- (a) (b) No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays)
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE)
- CAS
- 111-76-2
- Max concentration
- a) 4.0% b) 2.0%
- Product type
- a) Solvent in oxidative hair dye products b) Solvent in non-oxidative hair dye products
- Other conditions
- (a) (b) No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays)
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
EAEUNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for BUTOXYETHANOL in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BUTOXYETHANOL banned in any country?
Yes, BUTOXYETHANOL is banned in South Korea. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.
What are the restrictions on BUTOXYETHANOL in cosmetics?
BUTOXYETHANOL is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.
Can I use BUTOXYETHANOL in cosmetics?
BUTOXYETHANOL is regulated in 17 markets. It is banned in South Korea. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.
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Check Ingredients FreeThis information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.