Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
What-it-does:
preservative
Details
It's one of those things that help your cosmetics not to go wrong too soon, aka a preservative. Its strong point is being effective against yeasts and molds, and as a nice bonus seems to be non-comedogenic as well.
It is safe in concentrations of less than 0.1% but is acutely toxic when inhaled, so it's not the proper preservative choice for aerosol formulas like hairsprays. Used at 0.1%, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate has an extremely low rate of skin-irritation when applied directly for 24 hours (around 0.1% of 4,883 participants) and after 48 hours that figure was 0.5%, so it counts as mild and safe unless your skin is super-duper sensitive.
Show me some proof
- Lanigan, Rebecca S. "Final report on the safety assessment of iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (IPBC)." International Journal of Toxicology 17.5_suppl (1998): 1-37.
Products with Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Formuly Piel Hydramax Agua Thermal
Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Cloths
Garnier Fructis Curl Shaping Spray Gel
Premium Nature Aloe Vera Gel
WNF Geranium Vegetable Thermal Water
XBC Tea Tree Cleansing Pads
Designer Dust Co EcoStarDust biodegradable glitter gel
Emergencia Conditioner
Liz Milano Wrinkle Fighter
Rhea Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Wavelength Ultrasound Gel
standard. Lactic Acid 5% Toner With Aha Toner
Barbour’s Gel Facial Antissinais
Bella Femme Soft Skin Gel Vita C
CULLUN Tropical Bio-Toning Essence
Equate Beauty Makeup Remover Wipes
HydroSkinCare Ha² Serum
Lidherma Fórmula jabón liquido
Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face Spf50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula
Mehron Mixing Liquid
Sportsgirl Beauty Spot Serum - Blemish Recovery Serum
Violetta Good Night
Aloe Vera Australia Aloe Skin & Hair Gel
Cluny Loción Tónica Todo Tipo De Piel
Garnier Mineral Action Control Anti-Perspirant Roll-On
HASK Argan Oil From Morocco Healing Shine Oil Hair Treatment
Hick’s Total Transformations Hick’s Edges
IMAGES Niacinamide Serum
IMAGES Tender Exfoliating Gel
Mannine Health Benethelium Hydrolic Acid And Beta-glucan
MasterGlam Amaze Brow Trio With Enhancing Serum
PCA Skin Weightless Protection Spf 45
Siluma Micellar Water
Sportsgirl Beauty Vitamin Sea - Clay Face Mask
Stephanie Beaute Aftershave Freshness Gel Sandalwood
Stephanie Beaute Moisturizing Cream Sandalwood
Sunew med+ Epidermal Dissolving Face Gel
The beauty crop Melon Jelly Dewy Primer
Vichy Deodorant 48 Hour Soothing Anti-Perspirant For Sensitive Skin
Vichy Deodorant Anti-transpiratie Dry Touch 24h Stick
Yeauty Eye Pad Mask Deep Hydration
Yuejin B5x2 Repair Control EGF
Almar sales Co. Simply Bootiful Makeup Removing And Cleansing Wipes
BEAUTI-FLTR Feather Light SPF 50+
BioAqua Niacinamide Moisturizing Essence
BioAqua Wonder Blueberry - Lotion Toner
CULLUN Gentle Facial Cleansing Gel
CÉLETEQUE DERMOSCIENCE ™ Hydration Alcohol-Free Toner
Dove Micellar Water Shower Gel Sensitive Skin
EltaMD Uv Physical Tinted Face Sunscreen Spf 41