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
HydroSkinCare Ha² Serum
Hick’s Total Transformations Hick’s Edges
PCA Skin Weightless Protection Spf 45
Simple Refreshing Facial Gel Wash
SunSense Daily Face Spf 50+
Mecca Cosmetica Clean Slate Micellar Water
AmPro Shine ‘N Jam Silk Edges
Life Brand Nourishing Facial Sheet Cream Mask
Hada Labo Tokyo Super Hydrator Lotion
Milani Eye Tech Extreme Liquid Eyeliner
Pond's Cold Cream Cleanser
Alpha Skin Care Intensive Renewal Serum, 14% Glycolic Aha
O’Keeffe’s Working Hands Hand Cream
Sexy Look Intensive Brightening Black Cotton Mask
Stratia Soft Touch Aha
This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray
Hada Labo Mild & Sensitive Skin Face Wash
PCA Skin Protecting Hydrator Broad Spectrum Spf
Sexylook Intensive Hydrating Cotton Black Mask
Care Cera Moisturizing Body Foam Wash Fruitty Rose
EltaMD Uv Clear Broad-Spectrum Spf 46
EltaMD Uv Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum Spf 46
EltaMD Uv Daily Broad-Spectrum Spf 40
Neutrogena Make-Up Remover Cleansing Towelettes
Real Chemistry Fresh-Start Foaming Cleanser
Beekman 1802 Pure Goat Milk Hand Cream - Fragrance Free
E.L.F. Cosmetics Superclarify Cleanser
Environ Retinol Serum 3
Freeman Anti Stress Dead Sea Minerals Clay Mask
Hada Labo Hydra & Whitening Face Wash
Hada Labo Softening & Whitening Face Wash
Home Health Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Cream
Anthony Logistics Glycolic Facial Cleanser
Dermedic Hydrain 3 Hialuro Cream
Dove Dermaseries Gentle Cleansing Body Wash
EltaMD Uv Daily Broad-Spectrum Spf 40
Stratia Velvet Cleansing Milk
iLook Beauty Brightening Elasticity Duo Lifting Mask
Dove Go Fresh Cool Moisture Body Wash
NENUCO Jabón Líquido Ultra Suave
PCA Skin Rebalance
TRESemmé Heat Defence Styling Spray
iS Clinical Cleansing Complex
Cetaphil Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes
Dermasil Dry Skin Treatment - Original Lotion
Hada Labo Deep Clean & Pore Refining Face Wash
Hada Labo Skin Plumping Gel Cream
Jack Black Double-Duty Face Moisturizer Spf 20
Jack Black Oil-Free Sun Guard Spf 45 Sunscreen