Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
يودوبروبينيل بيوتيل كرباميت
Preservative (Annex V) · INCI: Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
The verdict
A restricted iodine-based preservative — not for young children.
What it is
An iodine-releasing preservative with several use restrictions.
An effective preservative, but iodine-based and tightly restricted: banned for young children (under 3, outside wash-off products), and not allowed in body lotions/creams or lip/oral products. Worth noting for those monitoring iodine exposure.
Evidence & status
IARC carcinogen group
not_classified
EU status
Annex V #56 permitted preservative — rinse-off 0.02% / leave-on 0.01% / deodorant-antiperspirant 0.0075%. NOT for children <3 (except bath/shower gel & shampoo); not in oral/lip; not in body lotion/cream.
US · FDA status
preservative; CIR/SCCS-reviewed
Halal status: halal
Synthetic; halal/vegan.
Worth knowing
Primary source
Evidence, not medical advice. You decide.
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