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Polybutene

Korean: 폴리부텐 · Functions: binding, viscosity controlling

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Products listing Polybutene

Also listed as

Polybutene 폴리부텐

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Polybutene banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Polybutene banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Polybutene allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Polybutene used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: binding, viscosity controlling.

What is Polybutene called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 폴리부텐.

Which K-beauty products contain Polybutene?

23 products we checked list it, for example Nature Republic 2X By Flower Auto Eyebrow 03 Ash Mocha, Nature Republic 2X By Flower Auto Eyebrow 04 Moon Gray, COSRX 5 Peptide Ceramide Barrier Comfort Lip Mask.

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