PLDEFRESITJęzyk: polski
INCI name

ISOPROPYLPHTHALIMIDE

Isopropylphthalimide

PlasticiserSkin conditioningSolventreviewed

A synthetic phthalimide derivative used as a plasticiser, skin-conditioning ingredient and solvent.

What it is

Isopropylphthalimide (N-isopropylphthalimide) is a synthetic organic compound in which an isopropyl group is attached to the nitrogen atom of phthalimide. CosIng lists it as a plasticiser, skin-conditioning ingredient and solvent.

Where it is used

Found in a small number of products in which it serves as a plasticiser or solvent.

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.

Functions

Plasticiser
Softening and making supple synthetic polumers that otherwise could not be easily deformed, spread or worked out.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Solvent
Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (9)

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