Butylene Glycol Cocoate

Butylene Glycol Cocoate 1
Butylene Glycol Cocoate 2
Butylene Glycol Cocoate 3
AKA: 3-BUTANEDIOL, Butane-1, 3-Butylene glycol, 3-Dihydroxybutane
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
Coconut oil fatty acids, 2-hydroxybutyl ester
CAS #
107-88-0, 6290-03-5
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Surfactant Emulsifying
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Wound Healing
Mixes oil and water
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester developed as a mild surfactant and emollient for cosmetics. Created to provide gentle cleansing and conditioning properties in modern skincare formulations.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR