Isopentane
Isopentane is a cosmetic ingredient used as a propellant, solvent agent. It is used in 62 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 11 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | ISOPENTANE |
| Function | PROPELLANT, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 78-78-4 |
| EC number | 201-142-8 |
| Prevalence | 62 products (0.07% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Body |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 11 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 1,900 |
Used in
Grooming 61.3%Body Washes 12.9%Mousse & Foam 9.7%Styling Creams & Sprays 3.2%Body Lotions 1.6%Body Treatments 1.6%
Frequently asked
- What does Isopentane do in skincare?
- Isopentane functions as a propellant, solvent agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Isopentane allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Isopentane?
- It is most commonly found in Body products, especially grooming (61.3% of its uses).
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