Cosmetic Ingredient

Polybutylene Terephthalate

INCI: POLYBUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE
CAS 96478-09-0 (monomer)
1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 1,4-butanediol
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

UV Absorber (polymerizable UV stabilizer for coatings/products)
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 1,4-butanediol

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
96478-09-0 (monomer)
INCI
POLYBUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026