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.
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- 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
Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Cloths
Liz Milano Wrinkle Fighter
Rhea Hyaluronic Acid Serum
CULLUN Tropical Bio-Toning Essence
Equate Beauty Makeup Remover Wipes
HydroSkinCare Ha² Serum
Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face Spf50+ Superscreen Oxybenzone Free Formula
Hick’s Total Transformations Hick’s Edges
PCA Skin Weightless Protection Spf 45
Almar sales Co. Simply Bootiful Makeup Removing And Cleansing Wipes
CULLUN Gentle Facial Cleansing Gel
CÉLETEQUE DERMOSCIENCE ™ Hydration Alcohol-Free Toner
EltaMD Uv Physical Tinted Face Sunscreen Spf 41
KitosCell Gel
MINISO Olive Moisturizing Spray
Olay Resurfacing Peel Vitamin C + Aha
Olay Vitamin C Resurfacing Mask & Resurfacing Peel (Step 2)
Simple Kind To Skin Refreshing Face Wash
African extracts Roobos Refreshing Toner
COLOR WOW Dream Coat
Jessicurl Spiralicious Gel
Real Chemistry Luminous 3-Minute Peel
Simple Refreshing Facial Gel Wash
Skin Cleaner Gel Hidratante
Somme Institute Boost Warming Mask
SunSense Daily Face Spf 50+
Advanced Skin Technology Aqualant
Ahava Time To Clear Refreshing Cleansing Gel
Alpha Skin Care Essential Renewal Gel With 10% Aha
Balay Aloe Vera 99% Soothting Gel
Dermedic Normance
Elta MD Uv Sport Broad-Spectrum Spf 50
Hada Labo Shirojyun Clear Lotion
Hiruscar Post Acne Gel
Jessicurl Awe Inspiraling Spray
Jessicurl Gentle Lather Shampoo
MECCA MAX Off Duty Micellar Water
Mecca Cosmetica Clean Slate Micellar Water
O’Keeffe’s Healthy Feet Foot Cream
AmPro Shine ‘N Jam Silk Edges
Bolero Coconut Oil And Sea Salt Facial Wipes
Céleteque Dermoscience Hydration Facial Moisturizer
Del Indio Papago Tepezcohuite Facial and Body Cream Collagen & Vitamin E
Dormer 211 Hyperemollient Cream
EltaMD Uv Sport Sunscreen Lotion Spf 50
Hada Labo Gokujyn Cleansing Oil
Life Brand Nourishing Facial Sheet Cream Mask
Life Brand Vitamin E Cream
Love beauty and planet Tea Tree & Vetiver Body Wash
Marcelle Cleansing Cream