INCI name

BUTYLPHTHALIMIDE

N-Butylphthalimide

A synthetic phthalimide derivative, listed as a plasticiser and skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Butylphthalimide is N-butylphthalimide, a synthetic compound in which a butyl group is attached to the nitrogen atom of phthalimide, the imide of phthalic acid. CosIng lists it as a plasticiser and skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Functions

Plasticiser: Softening and making supple synthetic polumers that otherwise could not be easily deformed, spread or worked out.
Skin conditioning: Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (8)

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