Isobutane
Isobutane is a cosmetic ingredient used as a propellant agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 86 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | ISOBUTANE |
| Function | PROPELLANT |
| CAS number | 75-28-5 |
| EC number | 200-857-2 |
| Prevalence | 593 products (0.64% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 86 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 5,400 |
Used in
Dry Shampoos 25.8%Mousse & Foam 18.4%Grooming 8.4%Sunscreens 8.3%Hair Sprays 7.8%Deodorant 6.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Isobutane do in skincare?
- Isobutane functions as a propellant agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Isobutane?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially dry shampoos (25.8% of its uses).
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