BUTOXYETHANOL is graded F** (Banned) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under California AB 2762 (Banned).
BUTOXYETHANOL
Safety grade: F**
Butoxyethanol is a clear liquid that acts like a helper ingredient in cosmetic formulas. It helps dissolve other ingredients, makes products easier to apply, and can mask unpleasant smells.
This ingredient dissolves and blends other components together, adjusts the thickness of the product, and helps hide any undesirable odors from other ingredients.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Restricted
- Health Canada — Restricted
- California AB 2762 — Banned
- Sephora Clean — Prohibited
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to BUTOXYETHANOL
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**. Humectant solvent that dissolves and blends cosmetic ingredients effectively.
- CARBOMER — Grade A. Polymer thickener that controls viscosity and stabilizes product formulations.
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A. Natural thickener and gel-former that adjusts product consistency and texture.
Other EU Fragrance Allergen ingredients
- LIMONENE — Grade C
- LINALOOL — Grade C**
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- CITRONELLOL — Grade C
- HEXYL CINNAMAL — Grade C
- GERANIOL — Grade C
Other Viscosity Controlling ingredients
- GLYCERIN — Grade B
- SODIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE — Grade A
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- DISODIUM EDTA — Grade C