BUTYLOCTANOL is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
BUTYLOCTANOL
Safety grade: A
Butyloctanol is a lightweight liquid ingredient that helps cosmetic products feel smooth and comfortable on the skin. It works by drawing moisture into the skin while also helping to dissolve and blend other ingredients together.
This ingredient hydrates the skin by attracting water to it and serves as a solvent to help mix different cosmetic components into a uniform product.
Graded using: COSING.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Humectant ingredients
- GLYCERIN — Grade B
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL — Grade A
- SORBITOL — Grade A
- LACTIC ACID — Grade B
- BUTYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A
- SODIUM HYALURONATE — Grade A
- XYLITOL — Grade A