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Isobutyl Acetate

What Isobutyl Acetate is & what it does

Isobutyl Acetate is a volatile ester used as a solvent and fragrance ingredient. In formulas it can help dissolve other ingredients and contribute a light, fruity scent note, and it tends to evaporate quickly. It is most often encountered in products such as nail formulas and in fragrance blends. It is used as a functional carrier and scent component rather than a skin-active.

What is Isobutyl Acetate?

Isobutyl Acetate is a volatile ester used as a solvent and fragrance ingredient. It contributes a light, fruity scent note and tends to evaporate quickly.

What does Isobutyl Acetate do in formulas?

It can help dissolve other ingredients and add a scent note. It is most often found in products such as nail formulas and in fragrance blends.

Is Isobutyl Acetate safe?

It is used as a functional solvent and scent component. As with volatile solvents and fragrance materials, those sensitive to such ingredients may prefer to avoid them.

Sunscreens with Isobutyl Acetate

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