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Description :
Polybutene is a binder and viscosity-controlling polymer used in cosmetics.
Sources of Exposure: Cosmetics, personal care products
Health Impacts: Polybutene carries the following GHS Hazard Statements: "May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways" and "causes skin irritation." The Cosmetic Ingredient Review board noted “low systemic toxicity at high doses in single-dose and repeated-dose animal studies” of Polybutene and other polyene group chemicals (Polyethylene, Polyisobutene, and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene). In addition, polybutene may be contaminated with isoparaffins, vinylidene and terminal vinyl structures, chloride, and sulfur-containing compounds.
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PubChem: Polybutene Cosmetic Ingredient Review (2020) Cosmetic Ingredient Review (2020)