Polyisobutene
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Homopolymer of 2-methyl-1 propene
Purpose
A polymer of the hydrocarbon isobutylene obtained from petroleum oil. It functions as a thickening agent.
Rating
GOOD
Category
Texture Enhancer, Film-Forming Agent, Polymer
INCI Purpose
BINDING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Alternative Names
At a Glance
Article
Polymer of the hydrocarbon isobutylene obtained from petroleum oil. It functions as a thickening and film-forming agent and does not penetrate skin due to its large molecular size.
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