Butane
Butane is a cosmetic ingredient used as a propellant agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 188 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | BUTANE |
| Function | PROPELLANT |
| CAS number | 106-97-8 |
| EC number | 203-448-7 |
| Prevalence | 491 products (0.53% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 188 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 40,500 |
Used in
Dry Shampoos 29.7%Mousse & Foam 13.6%Sunscreens 10%Hair Sprays 9.2%Deodorant 8.8%Styling Creams & Sprays 6.9%
Frequently asked
- What does Butane do in skincare?
- Butane functions as a propellant agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Butane allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Butane?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially dry shampoos (29.7% of its uses).
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