GfN-Selco Butyl Resorcinol

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GfN-Selco Butyl Resorcinol is a chemically derived alkyl resorcinol known for its excellent bioavailability and strong tyrosinase-inhibiting properties. Effective as a skin lightener, it helps achieve an even skin tone and is used in treatments for age spots, facial hyperpigmentation, and melasma. It is biodegradable and naturally occurs in significant amounts in cereal bran fractions such as wheat and rye.

INCI Name: 4-Butylresorcinol

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Natural, Preservative-free, Stabilizers-free, Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)-free

Certifications & Compliance: Directive 2004/42/CE

Benefit Claims: Age & Dark Spot Reduction, Anti-Aging, Antioxidant Properties, Cost Effective, Even Skin Tone, High Bioavailability, Inhibits Melanogenesis, Reduces Hyperpigmentation, Reduces Melasma, Skin Lightening, Skin Protection, Skin Tanning Reduction

Synonyms: Rucinol (TN)

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

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
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
AppearanceWhite to beige or pink crystalline powder--
OdorCharacteristic--
Melting Point51 - 52°COECD 102
Vapor Pressure (at 25°C)approx. 0.00041hPa-
Density (at 25°C)approx. 1.04g/cm³-
Water Solubility (at 25°C)approx. 2.6g/L-
Flammability (Solid, liquid)Not highly flammable--
Self Ignition Temperature (Solid)Self ignition temperature--
Oxidizing PropertyNot Oxidizing--
Solvent Content0%-
Solid content100%-
Surface Tension (at 20°C, 1g/L)17.8mN/m-
Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight166.22g/mol-
Melting Point49 - 52°C-
Water Contentmax. 1.0%-
Puritymin. 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.