DESCRIPTION
INCI: | Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate |
CAS: | 55406-53-6 |
EINECS: | 259-627-5 |
Molecular Formula: | C8H12INO2 |
Molecular Weight: | 281.09 |
Structural Formula: | |
Synonyms: | 3-Iodo-2-propynyl butyl carbamate; Carbamic acid, butyl-, 3-iodo-2-propynyl ester |
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance | White crystalline powder |
Odor | Characteristically mild |
Content | 99.0% min. |
Melting Point | 65~68℃ |
Loss on Drying | 0.1% max. |
Residue on Ignition | 0.5% max. |
As | 0.0003% max. |
Pb | 0.001% max. |
PACKAGING
Standard packaging includes the following:
1.0kg/bottle; 10bottles/box
20 kg net weight cardboard drum inside plastic bag sealed
Other package sizes are available upon request.
STORAGE
Store in a well-ventilated, cool, dry area, out of direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.
PERIOD OF VALIDITY
24 months
PROPERTIES
Solubility
Freely soluble in ethanol, propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol; very slightly soluble in water.
Compatibility
Compatible with most cosmetic ingredients, such as surfactants, emulsifiers, proteins and herbal extracts.
Antimicrobial Activity
IPBC is very effective against yeasts and molds, also provides some protection against bacteria.
Toxicological Data
Acute oral toxicity LD50 (rats): | 1,470mg/kg (a.i.) |
Acute dermal toxicity LD50 (rabbits): | 2,000mg/kg (a.i.) |
Eye irritation (rabbits): | Non-irritating at maximum recommended use level |
Primary skin irritation (rabbits): | Non-irritating at 0.1% concentration |
REGULATORY STATUS
In the USA: (CIR) | Designated as“safe with qualifications”. Considered safe as used up to a maximum concentration of 0.1% active and should not be used in products intended to be aerosolized. |
In the EU: (76/768/EEC) | Allowed for rinse-off products at a maximum of 0.02% and for leave-on products at a maximum of 0.01% on a 100% active basis, with some restrictions. Not to be used in oral hygiene and lip care products. |
In Japan: | Approved at 0.02% active in all cosmetics and not to be used in aerosol products. |
In China: | Allowed at levels up to 0.05% active. If used in leave-on products at a level of 0.02% higher, a warning is required on the package: “Contains Iodine”. Not to be used in oral hygiene and lip care products. |
APPLICATIONS
IPBC is an excellent preservative for both leave-on and rinse-off products such as creams, lotions, shampoos, rinses, bubble baths, wipes and towelettes, etc., and raw materials. It exhibits the following features and benefits:
Extremely effective fungicide at low concentrations
Compatible with essentially all cosmetic ingredients
Synergistic with other preservatives to provide broad spectrum preservation
Stable over a wide range of pH(4~10)
Can be added into the oil phase or the emulsified portion at any stage of the manufacturing process; also pre-solubilized in a polar organic component. And should be at the lowest temperature (≤50℃) if possible.
The recommended use level is 0.005~0.02%
Application
IPBC is a highly effective antiseptic mainly used in products such as cosmetic, chemical-commodity, paint, leather, plastic, timber, and chemical metal-cutting liquid, Sapstain control, millwork, textiles, paper coatings, canvas and cordage, inks, adhesives.
Packing: 25kgs net/drum
Reference dosage:0.1-0.4%