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BUTOXYNOL-5 CARBOXYLIC ACID

Molecular structure

Definition

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-carboxymethyl-.omega.-[4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenoxy]-, (4 mol EO average molar ratio)

Cosmetic roles

Surfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGMixes and holds oil and water togetherSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGWashes away surface impuritiesCLEANSING

Safety & regulatory references

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

BUTOXYNOL-5 CARBOXYLIC ACIDINCI부톡시놀-19카복실릭애씨드Korean label name (MFDS standard)부톡시놀-5카복실릭애씨드Korean label name (MFDS standard)BUTOXYNOL-19 CARBOXYLIC ACIDSynonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
104909-82-2
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID50583772
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID00534537
Molecular formula
C14H24O6
Molecular weight
288.34 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 6 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Cleaning agent2
  • Emulsifier2
  • Surfactant (surface active agent)2

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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