ISOBUTANE

ISOBUTANE

INCI ISOBUTANEEC number 200-857-2Role Propellant

Isobutane is a hydrocarbon gas of synthetic origin. It acts as a propellant in aerosol formulations, allowing the product to be sprayed.

PropellantRestricted useCMR-classified
Ingredient

Roles & functions

Propellant — Expels the product from its container (aerosol).

Regulatory framework

What the authorities say

AuthorityStatus
Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009)Autorisé sous conditions — Isobutane, if it contains = >0,1% w/w Butadiene
Classification CLP harmonisée (ECHA, Annexe VI Règl. 1272/2008) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:29 GMTCancérogène — confirmé
Classification CLP harmonisée (ECHA, Annexe VI Règl. 1272/2008) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:29 GMTMutagène — confirmé
ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health)Not identified as an endocrine disruptor
ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59)Not on the Candidate List (SVHC)
European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III)No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling
European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009)No referenced nanoform
European Commission — Annex II (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:22 GMTProhibited except under conditions (Annex II) — Isobutane, if it contains = >0,1% w/w Butadiene — Annexe II, entrée 464

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Products

Products containing it

Statistics

In Lou’s database

48
products listed
Most frequent categoriesDeodorants · Antiperspirants · Shower gels & soaps · Men's care · Intimate wash
Most frequent brandsCavaillès · Klorane · Vichy · Avene · Etiaxil
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