NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Propylene glycol alginate

Also known as: FEMA No. 2941, FEMA Number 2941, Hydroxypropyl alginate, 1,2-Propanediol alginate, Propylene alginate (+3 more)

CAS 9005-37-2

Propylene glycol alginate (CAS 9005-37-2) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 4 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
15
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
4
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 11 fields
Name
Propylene glycol alginate
CAS Number
9005-37-2
DTXSID
DTXSID7044186
Synonyms
FEMA No. 2941FEMA Number 2941Hydroxypropyl alginate1,2-Propanediol alginatePropylene alginate1,2-Propylene glycol alginatePropyleneglycol alginateUNII-26CD3J2R0C

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 19 records
BinderViscosity modifierThickening agentFragranceFlavouring and nutrientProcessing aids not otherwise specifiedEmulsifierSolventSurfactant (surface active agent)Surface modifier

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 4 records
ListKeywordSource
inert_ingredient; PesticidesEPACPCat
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; PesticidesEPACPCat
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 15 of 15 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
=55mg/kg bw/dayADI-ConsumersEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferenceValues.xlsx
=55mg/kg bw/dayADI-ConsumersEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferenceValues.xlsx
<=70mg/kgADIoralHumanToxValDB_WHO_JECFA_ADI
26CD3J2R0CUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
26CD3J2R0CUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
26CD3J2R0CUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
26CD3J2R0CUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
700mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralhamsterCOSMOS_DB
720mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCOSMOS_DB
780mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralmouseCOSMOS_DB
800mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralrabbitCOSMOS_DB
2000mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralguinea pigCOSMOS_DB
2500mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCOSMOS_DB
3750mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoraldogCOSMOS_DB
7500mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralmouseCOSMOS_DB

Showing 15 of 15 studies

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Rheology Modifier
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Food Safety Data

Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.

SOURCE EFSA / FDA GRAS 1 records

E405 — ADI: 70 mg/kg bw

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Cannabis Data

Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.

SOURCE Cannabis regulatory / lab data efsa substances

1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Propylene glycol alginate?

Propylene glycol alginate has 15 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 55 mg/kg bw/day in Consumers. Source: EFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferenceValues.xlsx.

What regulatory lists include Propylene glycol alginate?

Propylene glycol alginate appears on 4 regulatory/inventory lists including inert_ingredient; Pesticides, inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, IFRA Transparency, and 1 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Propylene glycol alginate used in cosmetics?

Yes, Propylene glycol alginate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Propylene Glycol Alginate. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Propylene glycol alginate come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, EFSA / FDA GRAS, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Propylene glycol alginate used outside industrial chemicals?

Propylene glycol alginate also appears in cosmetics, food safety, cannabis databases.