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Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Manufactured By
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Molecular formula
- C₁₀H₁₄O₂
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Chemical Structure
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Highlights
4-n-Butylresorcinol is a safe and cost-effective skin lightener. In comparison to other well-known-skin whitening agents it is much more effective and provides good stability especially in emulsions and other cosmetic formulations. According to currently available test data, the product is not showing any unwanted side effects.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- Skin Care Applications
- Use Level
- Skin Care 0.05 - 0.2%, Soaps 0.5 - 1.0 %
- Efficacy
- Reduces hyperpigmentation
- Promotes lightening and an even skin tone on
- All skin types
- Diminishes senile lentigo
- Reduces age spots
- Minimizes liver spots
- Reduces the degree of skin tanning after UV
- Exposure
- Acts as an antioxidant
- Application Information
- Daily cosmetic products
- Creams and lotions
- Face masks
- Gels and ampoules
- Body care
- Soaps
- Incorporation
Butyl Resorcinol is soluble in most organic sol- vents and slightly soluble in water. Recommen- ded pH range is 6.3 - 7.2. Butyl Resorcinol tends to turn pinkish when exposed to air and light. For better stability of the formulation the use of an anti-oxidant and UV absorber is recommended.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- White to beige or pink powder or crystals
- SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Appearance White to beige or pink crystalline powder - - Odor Characteristic - - Melting Point 51 - 52 °C OECD 102 Vapor Pressure (at 25°C) approx. 0.00041 hPa - Density (at 25°C) approx. 1.04 g/cm³ - Water Solubility (at 25°C) approx. 2.6 g/L - Flammability (Solid, liquid) Not highly flammable - - Self Ignition Temperature (Solid) Self ignition temperature - - Oxidizing Property Not Oxidizing - - Solvent Content 0 % - Solid content 100 % - Surface Tension (at 20°C, 1g/L) 17.8 mN/m - - Characteristics
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Molecular Weight 166.22 g/mol - Melting Point 49 - 52 °C - Water Content max. 1.0 % - Purity min. 99.0 % -
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Safety & Health
- Toxicology Information
Non hazardous in normal use concentration pure raw material causes skin irritation and serious eye irritation
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 24 months
- Storage Information
Butyl Resorcinol should be stored in closed containers in a dry and light protected place at 10 - 25°C. Keep away from high temperature and sun light.
In closed original containers the shelf life is 24 months.