Decene/Butene Copolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Decene Butene Copolymer, Polybutene Derivative
Synthetic
Not Clean
1-Decene, polymer with 1-butene
CAS #
30973-93-4
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic polymer for use in cosmetics and personal care products. Functions as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer with no traditional historical use.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR