Korean: 부톡시에탄올 · CAS 111-76-2 · Functions: fragrance, solvent, viscosity controlling
Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 2026
Restricted Annex III/188
Maximum: a) 4.0% b) 2.0%
Conditions: Product type: a) Solvent in oxidative hair dye products b) Solvent in non-oxidative hair dye products (a) (b) No use in aerosol dispensers (sprays)
Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 16, 2026
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
How Butoxyethanol is treated in 4 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.
| Market | Status | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Field of application and/or use : (a) Solvent in oxidative hair dye products (b) Solvent in non-oxidative hair dye products * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 산화형 염모제에 용제로서 (b) 비산화형 염모제에 용제로서 * 【Restrictions】 Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : (a) 4.0% (b)... |
| CA Canada | Restricted | 【Restrictions】 Conditions of Use by product type : Permitted in hair dyes and nail products only. 【Restrictions】 Maximum Concentration Permitted : 10% |
| BR Brazil | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) solvent hair tinting products oxidizing (b) solvent hair coloring products nonoxidizing * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 헤어 착색 제품의 산화적 용제 (b) 헤어 착색 제품의 비산화적 용제 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : (a) 4% (b) 2% *... |
| AR Argentina | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) solvent hair tinting products oxidizing (b) solvent hair coloring products nonoxidizing * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 헤어 착색 제품의 산화적 용제 (b) 헤어 착색 제품의 비산화적 용제 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : (a) 4% (b) 2% *... |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026
BUTOXYETHANOL 부톡시에탄올
Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.