Decyl Propionate

INCI: DECYL PROPIONATE

CAS Number
5454-19-3
Function
Fragrance, emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not restricted under 21 CFR; JECFA evaluated propionate esters with no safety concern at current intake levels

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Well-characterized simple ester with minimal safety concern; SDS data strongly supportive.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Decyl Propionate safe in cosmetics?

Well-characterized simple ester with minimal safety concern; SDS data strongly supportive. The EU classifies Decyl Propionate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Decyl Propionate allowed in the EU?

Decyl Propionate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Decyl Propionate do in cosmetics?

Decyl Propionate functions as: Fragrance, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 5454-19-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Decyl Propionate?

not established 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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