T Butyl Alcohol

moisturising
irritation

overview

t-Butyl Alcohol is a clear liquid with a camphor-like odor used in skincare products as a solvent. It has potential benefits like improving skin texture and reducing oiliness. However, it also has concerns like skin irritation, potential carcinogenicity, and environmental toxicity. It is a good fatty alcohol derived from natural sources like coconut oil and is used as an emulsifier and stabilizer.

benefits

Moisturizing: Helps maintain skin's moisture balance and prevent dryness. Soothing: Calms and soothes irritated skin.

Skin suitability

All skin types, especially dry skin.

concerns

Skin irritation, potential carcinogenicity, and environmental toxicity.

precautions

Avoid using products containing t-Butyl Alcohol if you have sensitive skin or are prone to irritation.

source

Natural sources like coconut oil.

CIR

Safe in cosmetics and personal care products.

EWG

Restricted

additional info

t-Butyl Alcohol is also used as a defoaming agent in coatings of paper and paperboard used to package food. It is also used in the formulation of perfumes, colognes, hair sprays, aftershave lotions, nail polish, and shaving products. It is used as a solvent; as a denaturant for ethanol and several other alcohols; in the manufacture of flotation agents, fruit essences, and perfumes; as an octane booster in gasoline; as a dehydrating agent; and as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of methyl methacrylate.