Ingredient
BUTYL ACETYL RICINOLEATE
Substance information
"Butyl" normally refers to butanol (1-butanol or n-butanol) as an alcoholic component or generally a saturated hydrocarbon chain with 4 carbon atoms. "Acetyl" refers to the acetyl group CH3-CO- (the acyl residue of the acetic acid). Ricinoleates are salts or esters of ricinoleic acid (12-hydroxy-9-octadecenoic acid).
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintains the skin in good condition
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Softens and smoothens the skin
Origin
synthetic/plant
Belongs to the following substance groups
Regulating cosmetics
Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.