A volatile hydrocarbon used as a propellant and solvent.
What it is
Isopentane (2-methylbutane) is a highly volatile, flammable hydrocarbon with five carbon atoms. CosIng lists it as propellant, solvent and viscosity controlling.
Where it is used
Found mainly in self-foaming (post-foaming) shaving gels, aerosol foams and some sprays.
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.
It is highly flammable; its role is technical and the label does not show how much is used.
Functions
- Propellant
- Generating pressure in an aerosol pack, expelling contents when the valve is opened. Some liquefied propellants can act as solvents.
- Solvent
- Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (51)
- FRESH KICK ŻEL DO GOLENIA · Nivea
- Chłodzący żel do golenia Sensitive Cool · Nivea
- Satin Care Ultra Sensitive · Gillette
- Island Breeze Shaving Gel · Balea
- Shaving Gel Ultra Sensitive · Balea Men
- Shaving Gel Sensitive · Balea Men
- Shaving Gel Aloe Vera, travel size · Balea
- Shaving Gel Fresh · Balea Men
- Shaving Gel Lemon Lover · Balea
- Shaving Gel Sensitive, Travel Size · Balea Men
- Shaving Gel Pure Cotton · Balea
- Shaving Gel Pure Cotton, travel size · Balea