Pentane
Pentane is a cosmetic ingredient used as a propellant, solvent agent. It is used in 22 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 100 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | PENTANE |
| Function | PROPELLANT, SOLVENT |
| CAS number | 109-66-0 |
| EC number | 203-692-4 |
| Prevalence | 22 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 100 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 5,400 |
Used in
Dry Shampoos 18.2%Face Cleansers 13.6%Toners 13.6%Serums 9.1%Styling Creams & Sprays 9.1%Sunscreens 9.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Pentane do in skincare?
- Pentane functions as a propellant, solvent agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Pentane allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Pentane?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially dry shampoos (18.2% of its uses).
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