A preservative effective against fungi.
What it is
Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate is a synthetic preservative listed in Annex V of the EU cosmetics regulation. It is mainly active against yeasts and moulds and is used at low levels, often with other preservatives.
Where it is used
Creams, shampoos and wipes.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Annex V sets maximum concentrations by product type and restricts its use, for example in products for children under 3 and in lip products; see the EU regulation section.
Functions
- Preservative
- Exclusively or mainly intended to inhibit the development of micro-organisms in the cosmetic product. All authorised preservatives are substances in the positive list of Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
EU regulation
EU · Annex V, entry 563-Iodo-2-propynylbutylcarbamate
- Product type
- a) Rinse-off products b) Leave-on products c) Deodorants/antiperspirants
- Maximum concentration
- a) 0.02% b) 0.01% c) 0.0075%
- Conditions and warnings
- a) Not to be used for children under three years of age (11) b) and c) Not to be used for children under three years of age (12)
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
Products with this ingredient (107)
- Masterpiece High Precision tekutá linka · Max Factor
- PODKŁAD MIRACLE TOUCH · Max Factor
- Fondotinta Miracle Touch · Max Factor
- Eyeliner Liquido Masterpiece High Precision · Max Factor
- Dove Regenerative Gel de Limpeza Facial – Purifica & Equilibra – Para Pele Sensível e Oleosa – 300ml · Dove
- Espuma de Limpeza Facial Dove Purificação Profunda · Dove
- Espuma de Limpeza Facial Dove Esfoliação Revitalizante · Dove
- Rebalance Body Wash · Dove
- Dove Renewing Glow Body wash · Dove
- Dove Awakening Ritual Body Wash – Matcha and Sakura flower · Dove
- Dove Pampering Shea Butter with Warm Vanilla Body Wash · Dove
- Dove Relaxing Coconut Milk and Jasmine Petals Body Wash · Dove