Food Safety Substance
1,2-Propylene glycol monostearate
1,2-Propylene glycol monostearate is a food additive with no EU additive status row found in the EU, FDA EAFUS in the US, and data from 4 regulatory sources.
Substance Identity
Resolved identifiers used to render this food-safety record.
EU FCM Substances
EU food-contact material rows and migration-limit fields.
| Jurisdiction | FCM no. | Ref no. | Substance | Use | SML | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Union | 406 | 83300 | 1,2-propyleneglycol monostearate | additive/PPA | - | Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, Annex I |
Cross-Reference to Cosmetics / Chemicals / Pharma
Same-CAS public rows from adjacent Roots verticals where available.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
This substance has different regulatory treatment across food, cosmetics, and industrial use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Food-use, safety, ADI, and cross-vertical answers mirrored into FAQPage JSON-LD.
What is 1,2-Propylene glycol monostearate used for in food?
1,2-Propylene glycol monostearate appears in food-use rows as: EMULSIFIER OR EMULSIFIER SALT, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, STABILIZER OR THICKENER.
Is 1,2-Propylene glycol monostearate safe?
This page does not assign a standalone safety verdict; it renders public regulatory evidence. ADI/reference value: ADI No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent mg/kg bw. US/FDA evidence: FDA EAFUS.
What is the ADI for 1,2-Propylene glycol monostearate?
1,2-Propylene glycol monostearate has this ADI/reference value in the food-safety tables: ADI No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent mg/kg bw. Source: WHO JECFA.
Is 1,2-Propylene glycol monostearate also used in cosmetics?
1,2-Propylene glycol monostearate has a same-CAS cosmetics cross-reference: Propylene Glycol Stearate, EU status permitted.