IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:

US FDA substance register · UNII 603P14DHEB · registered name Iodocarb · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

3-iodoprop-2-yn-1-yl butylcarbamate is a carbamate ester that is carbamic acid in which the nitrogen has been substituted by a butyl group and in which the hydrogen of the carboxy group is replaced by a 1-iodoprop-2-yn-3-yl group. A fungicide, it is used as a preservative and sapstain control chemical in wood products and as a preservative in adhesives, paints, latex paper coating, plastic, water-based inks, metal working fluids, textiles, and numerous consumer products. It has a role as a xenobiotic, an environmental contaminant and an antifungal agrochemical. It is a carbamate ester, an organoiodine compound, an acetylenic compound and a carbamate fungicide.

Source: PubChem

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South Korea · Taiwan

Allowed preservative

Taiwan · United Kingdom

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information · ASEAN Cosmetic Directive · EU Cosmetics Regulation · Japan Standards for Cosmetics · Taiwan FDA cosmetic ingredients · UK cosmetics regulations (OPSS)

Argentina · Brazil

• Maximum concentration permitted at final product : a) 0.02% in rinse-off products b) 0.01% in products not RINSING to n, except in deodorants / antiperspirants c) 0.0075%. Deodorants / Antiperspirants
• Other limitations and requirements : No use in products for oral hygiene and lip. a) No use in products for children under 3 years, except in bath products, shower gel and shampoo. b) No use in lotions and body creams that are applied in large extensions body; No use in products for children under 3 years of age. c) No use in lotions and body creams that are applied in large body extensions. No use in products for children.
• Use conditions and warnings that must appear on the label : a) For products use Adults: "Do not use in children" For products aimed at children: "Do not use in children under three years of age" (This warning does not apply to bath products, shower gel and shampoo). b) For products use Adult: "Do not use in children" For products aimed at children: "Do not use in children under three years of age" c) Do not use in children

ASEAN

• Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : (a) rinse-off products: 0.02 % (b) leave-on products: 0.01 % except in deodorants & antiperspirants: 0.0075 %
• Other limitations and requirements : Not to be used in oral hygiene and lip care products (a) Not to be used in preparations for children under three years of age, except in bath products/shower gels and shampoos. (b) Not to be used in body lotion and body cream (Concerns any products aimed to be applied on a large part of the body) Not to be used in preparations for children under three years of age.
• Conditions of use and warning which must be printed on the labels : (a) Not to be used for children under three years of age (Solely for products, other than bath products/shower gels and shampoo, which might be used for children under three years of age.) (b) Not to be used for children under three years of age (Solely for products which might be used for children under three years of age)

Japan

• Maximum amount per 100 g (Cosmetics not used for mucosa and to be washed away) : 0.02 g
• Maximum amount per 100 g (Cosmetics not used for mucosa and not to be washed away) : 0.02 g
• Maximum amount per 100 g (Cosmetics that may be used for mucosa) : 0.02 g

China

• Maximum concentration : (a) 0.02%
• (b) 0.01%
• (c) 0.0075%

European Union

• Product Type, body parts : a) Rinse-off products b) Leave-on products c) Deodorants/antiperspirants
• Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : a) 0.02% b) 0.01% c) 0.0075%
• Other : Not to be used in oral and lip products a) Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age, except in bath products / shower gels and shampoos b) Not to be used in body lotion and body cream (13) b) and c) Not to be used in products for children under 3 years of age
• Wording of conditions of use and warnings : a) Not to be used for children under three years of age (11) b) and c) Not to be used for children under three years of age (12)

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex V (allowed preservatives), entry 56 · maximum concentration a) 0.02% b) 0.01% c) 0.0075% · applies to a) Rinse-off products b) Leave-on products c) Deodorants/antiperspirants

Source: EU allowed preservatives (Annex V)

Restriction V/56 · Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: 40th Anniversary Overview and Rereview Summaries From 2011 to 2015

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)