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Polybutylene Terephthalate

Korean: 폴리부틸렌테레프탈레이트 · Functions: film forming, 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 Polybutylene Terephthalate

dasique Eyeshadow Palette - 15 Beige Knit Eye

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Dear Dahlia Paradise Shine Eye Sequins Eye

0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2

dasique Starlit Jewel Liquid Glitter Eye

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Also listed as

Polybutylene Terephthalate 폴리부틸렌테레프탈레이트

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 Polybutylene Terephthalate 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 Polybutylene Terephthalate 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 Polybutylene Terephthalate 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 Polybutylene Terephthalate used for in cosmetics?

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

What is Polybutylene Terephthalate called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 폴리부틸렌테레프탈레이트.

Which K-beauty products contain Polybutylene Terephthalate?

3 products we checked list it, for example dasique Eyeshadow Palette - 15 Beige Knit, Dear Dahlia Paradise Shine Eye Sequins, dasique Starlit Jewel Liquid Glitter.