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Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate (IPBC)Updated a month ago

A preservative in cosmetic, personal care, and industrial products. It may cause dermal irritation or contact allergy. The American Society of Contact Dermatitis lists it as one of the core allergens, even in concentrations as low as 0.1%. When inhaled, it is toxic to the lungs.

Sources:

http://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/iodopropynyl-butylcarbamate-0
https://online.personalcarecouncil.org/ctfa-static/online/lists/cir-pdfs/pr43.pdf
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12022126
https://www.contactderm.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageID=3563
http://www.contactdermatitisinstitute.com/pdfs/allergens/Iodopropynyl%20butylcarbamate.pdf

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