Decene/Butene Copolymer

AKA: Decene Butene Copolymer, Polybutene Derivative
Synthetic
Not Clean
OriginDerived from petroleum hydrocarbons, specifically the alpha-olefin chemical family used in synthetic polymer production. Synthesized through catalytic polymerization of decene and butene monomers to create a lightweight copolymer.
1-Decene, polymer with 1-butene
CAS #
30973-93-4
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2013 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR