Phenoxypropanediol

INCI: PHENOXYPROPANEDIOL

CAS Number
770720-73-7 (cosmetic grade); also referenced as 538-43-2
Function
Skin conditioning, humectant, preservative booster
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA-permitted; not restricted. No CIR review as standalone ingredient.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Not classified under GHS. Multifunctional preservative booster used in paraben-free formulations with no endocrine disruption concerns identified.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

preservative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phenoxypropanediol safe in cosmetics?

Not classified under GHS. Multifunctional preservative booster used in paraben-free formulations with no endocrine disruption concerns identified. The EU classifies Phenoxypropanediol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Phenoxypropanediol allowed in the EU?

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

What does Phenoxypropanediol do in cosmetics?

Phenoxypropanediol functions as: Skin conditioning, humectant, preservative booster. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 770720-73-7 (cosmetic grade); also referenced as 538-43-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Phenoxypropanediol?

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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