"Strong penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- INCI name: BUTYLPARABEN
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 202-318-7
- Classification: Paraben, Suspected endocrine disruptor, Regulated, Preservative
Namely
ButylParaben is now proven to be an endocrine disruptor. On June 25th, 2020, ECHA added it to the list of substances of very high concern (SVHC).
Restriction in Europe:
V/12a
The maximum concentration allowed in ready-to-use cosmetic preparations is:
- 0.14% (in acid) for the sum of the individual concentrations
- 0,8% (as acid) for the mixtures of substances mentioned in Nos. 12 and 12a, the sum of the individual concentrations of butylparaben and propylparaben and their salts not exceeding 0,14%
Do not use in non-rinsing products intended to be applied on the seat area of children under three years of age.
Wording of conditions of employment and warnings:
For non-rinse products designed for children under three:
"Do not use on the seat area."
The maximum concentration allowed in ready-to-use cosmetic preparations is:
- 0.14% (in acid) for the sum of the individual concentrations
- 0,8% (as acid) for the mixtures of substances mentioned in Nos. 12 and 12a, the sum of the individual concentrations of butylparaben and propylparaben and their salts not exceeding 0,14%
Do not use in non-rinsing products intended to be applied on the seat area of children under three years of age.
Wording of conditions of employment and warnings:
For non-rinse products designed for children under three:
"Do not use on the seat area."
Its functions (INCI)
- Masking : Reduces or inhibits the odor or basic taste of the product
- Preservative : Inhibits the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products.
This ingredient is present in 0.86% of cosmetics.
