Hydrogenated Polybutene

AKA: Synthetic Polymer Emollient

Synthetic

Clean

Hydrogenated Polybutene is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Polybutene

CAS #

-

Form

Powder

Functions

Viscosity Controlling

Controls Viscosity

Anti-Aging Benefits

Antioxidant Protection

Reduces Inflammation

Traditional Use

A synthetic polymer developed in the 20th century for cosmetics. Created as a lightweight, non-comedogenic emollient alternative to traditional natural oils.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

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Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR