Isobutylene/Isoprene Copolymer

Isobutylene/Isoprene Copolymer 1
AKA: Butyl rubber, Isoprene rubber copolymer
Synthetic
Not Clean
1,3-Butadiene-, polymer with 2-methyl-1-propene
CAS #
9010-85-9
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Traditional Use
Synthetic polymer developed in the mid-20th century as a film-forming agent in cosmetics. Used in skincare and color cosmetics to create a protective layer on the skin and improve product wear.
EWG
4
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR