ISOBUTANE is graded C (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data. It is restricted under Health Canada (Restricted).
ISOBUTANE
Safety grade: C
Isobutane is a colorless gas that comes from petroleum or natural gas. It's commonly used in everyday products like spray cans and aerosol bottles.
Isobutane serves as a propellant that pushes the product out of the can when you press the spray button, allowing for even application of cosmetic products.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
- Health Canada — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to ISOBUTANE
- PROPANE — Grade A. Gaseous propellant that pressurizes aerosol cans identically to isobutane.
- NITROGEN — Grade A. Inert gas propellant that forces product out of spray cans effectively.
- CARBON DIOXIDE — Grade A. Pressurized gas propellant commonly used in aerosol cosmetic formulations.
- NITROUS OXIDE — Grade A**. Gas propellant that creates pressure for even aerosol spray dispensing.
Other Propellant ingredients
- BUTANE — Grade C**
- ISOPENTANE — Grade A
- DIMETHYL ETHER — Grade A
- HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A — Grade A
- ETHANE — Grade A
- PENTANE — Grade A