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Is Polyisobutene vegetarian?

Polyisobutene

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Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer produced by the polymerization of isobutylene, used in cosmetics as a thickening and emollient agent.

Also known as Homopolymer of 2-methyl-1 propene, Polyisobutylene
INCI name Polyisobutene
CAS number 9003-27-4
CosIng ID 79008
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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