Coconut Oil Methylpropanediol Esters

INCI: COCONUT OIL METHYLPROPANEDIOL ESTERS

CAS Number
Not assigned (CosIng: no CAS)
Function
Emollient, emulsion stabiliser, skin conditioning, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restrictions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Methylpropanediol enhances percutaneous absorption and may increase absorption of co-formulated actives; comedogenic potential flagged; not recommended for fungal acne-prone skin.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coconut Oil Methylpropanediol Esters safe in cosmetics?

Methylpropanediol enhances percutaneous absorption and may increase absorption of co-formulated actives; comedogenic potential flagged; not recommended for fungal acne-prone skin. The EU classifies Coconut Oil Methylpropanediol Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Coconut Oil Methylpropanediol Esters allowed in the EU?

Coconut Oil Methylpropanediol Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Coconut Oil Methylpropanediol Esters do in cosmetics?

Coconut Oil Methylpropanediol Esters functions as: Emollient, emulsion stabiliser, skin conditioning, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (CosIng: no CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Coconut Oil Methylpropanediol Esters?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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