Ingredient

Butane

Mid risk

FunctionPropellant

What it is — Butane (INCI: Butane), a liquefied hydrocarbon gas used in pressurized products.

What it does — It is commonly used as a propellant, providing the pressure that dispenses the product as a spray, mist or foam from an aerosol can.

Typical use — Found in aerosol sprays, mousses and foams such as dry shampoos, styling products and some sprays.

Who it suits / good to know — It functions to deliver the product rather than to treat skin or hair; the aerosol format is what most users notice.

Safety — Rated mid risk: it is a flammable gas, so aerosol products should be kept away from heat, flames and open sources of ignition, and used with ventilation. This is general information, not medical advice; always follow the can's safety directions.

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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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