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Is Isobutylene/Isoprene Copolymer vegetarian?

Isobutylene/Isoprene Copolymer

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Isobutylene/Isoprene Copolymer, also known as butyl rubber, is a synthetic elastomer produced by copolymerizing isobutylene with a small amount of isoprene, used as a film-forming and thickening agent in cosmetics.

Also known as 1,3-Butadiene- polymer with 2-methyl-1-propene, Butyl Rubber
INCI name Isobutylene/Isoprene Copolymer
CAS number 9010-85-9
CosIng ID 34609
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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