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Solvent

ISOPENTANE

CAS 78-78-4
45

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A volatile hydrocarbon solvent and propellant. Inert on skin but highly flammable and an inhalation hazard in sprays. Acceptable in well-formulated aerosols.

Function

PROPELLANTSOLVENTVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Volatile solvent and propellant
  • Quick-dry feel in aerosols
  • Inert on skin at use levels

Known concerns

  • Highly flammable
  • Inhalation risk in spray products
  • Petroleum-derived volatile organic compound

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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