ISOBUTYL BENZOATE
ISOBUTYL BENZOATE is approved in cosmetics in the EU as a preservative — Annex V, entry 1a of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Review the concentration limits and Safety Gate alerts.
Regulatory data checked on 2026-09-05. The legal status follows Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its annexes; the substance is identified from the European Commission's CosIng database.
About the ingredient
Isobutyl benzoate
EU regulatory status
Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: V/1a
What entry V/1a of the Regulation says
Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid
Source: the European Commission's official CosIng database and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products. How we assess ingredients — full methodology.
- View the entry in the CosIng database (European Commission)
- Open Regulation 1223/2009 in EUR-Lex
- Check the chemical profile in PubChem
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Functions in cosmetics
Frequently asked questions
Is ISOBUTYL BENZOATE safe in cosmetics?
ISOBUTYL BENZOATE is included on the EU positive list of special-purpose additives (Annex IV – colorants, Annex V – preservatives, or Annex VI – UV filters of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009). It may be used in cosmetics under the conditions laid down for the relevant annex: permitted product categories, maximum concentration and required warnings.
In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 does ISOBUTYL BENZOATE fall?
ISOBUTYL BENZOATE falls under reference V/1a in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. An annex entry may name a substance directly or cover it as part of a broader category. The first part (Roman numeral) indicates the annex: II – prohibited substances, III – substances restricted by conditions, IV – permitted colorants, V – permitted preservatives, VI – permitted UV filters.
What functions does ISOBUTYL BENZOATE perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, ISOBUTYL BENZOATE performs the following functions in cosmetics: FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT. Functions are defined in the CosIng glossary and describe the technological role of a substance in the finished product.
Are there Safety Gate alerts concerning ISOBUTYL BENZOATE?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking ISOBUTYL BENZOATE to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.