Is Hydrogenated Polybutene safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Polybutene has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrogenated Polybutene
INCI: HYDROGENATED POLYBUTENE
Hydrogenated Polybutene (CAS 68937-10-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no CFR restriction; CIR concluded safe (polyene group, 2015)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrogenated Polybutene.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrogenated Polybutene.
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: An obligation to provide information applies. The obligation is: 1. A person introducing this chemical must tell us in writing within 28 calendar days if the polymer is imported or manufactured by them in a form that does not meet the polymer of low concern (PLC) criteria
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrogenated Polybutene allowed in the EU?
Hydrogenated Polybutene EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrogenated Polybutene do in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Polybutene functions as: Viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68937-10-0.
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