Is Propane safe in cosmetics?
Propane has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Propane
Also known as: EINECS 200-827-9, Hydrocarbon Propellant A-108, Petroleum gas, liquefied, Propyldihydride, UNII-T75W9911L6 (+3 more)
INCI: PROPANE
Propane (CAS 74-98-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Propellant (aerosol products). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Propane is classified GHS Danger (H220, H280, H336) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Propellant (aerosol products)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
propane
InChIKey
ATUOYWHBWRKTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted as cosmetic ingredient (propellant); also GRAS
For full compliance data across multiple jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Propane.
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GHS Hazard Classification
Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.
Short-term Exposure Effects
Rapid evaporation of the liquid may cause frostbite. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.
Routes of Exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.
EU CLP Annex VI Harmonized Classification
Legally binding harmonized classification per Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Annex VI.
Signal Word
Danger
Pictograms
FlammableCompressed Gas
Hazard Class and Category
Flam. Gas 1; Press. Gas
Hazard Statements
- H220 Extremely flammable gas
Inserted via ATP: CLP00
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1,000,000 - 10,000,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Hazard classification: Restricted (Annex XVII)
PubChem Annotations
Safety and regulatory annotations from PubChem (NCBI) aggregated sources.
Safety (2)
ICSC Safety Card
0319
Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
Skin Eye Respiratory Irritation
At concn up to 10% (100,000 ppm) ... propane caused no noticeable irritation to the eyes, nose, or resp tract.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Regulatory (2)
JECFA Evaluation
PROPANE | 2015 | NOT SPECIFIED | Not re-evaluated by JECFA, but the provisions for propane was withdrawn at CCFA47 | TRS 648-JECFA 23/23 | NOT PREPARED
Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
EU Food Improvement
Food additives
Source: EU Food Improvement Agents
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Propellants
non-motive (blowing agents)
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Propane.
Regulatory Flags
eu_children_restricted
fda_food_additive
jecfa_safe
Known Synonyms
EINECS 200-827-9
Hydrocarbon Propellant A-108
Petroleum gas, liquefied
Propyldihydride
UNII-T75W9911L6
CH3-CH2-CH3
E944
Propan
Chemical Function
Propellants
non-motive (blowing agents)
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Vehicle - car interior
drinking_water; Europe; manufacturing; plastic_additive
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - general arts and crafts supplies - flocking; Europe
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - general arts and crafts supplies; Europe
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - general arts and crafts supplies; Europe
Cleaning products and household care - shoes; Europe
Cleaning products and household care - shoes; Europe
consumer_product; Europe
consumer_product; detected; Europe
active_ingredient; animal_products; Europe; pharmaceutical; residue
Europe; Vehicle - car interior
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Vehicle - car interior
detected; Europe; Vehicle - car interior
Cleaning products and household care - oven - oven cleaner; Europe
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care
Cleaning products and household care; Europe
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Compound
PROPANE
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL135416
Max Phase
-1
Adverse Event Associations
17
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Propane allowed in the EU?
Propane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Propane do in cosmetics?
Propane functions as: Propellant (aerosol products). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 74-98-6.
Is Propane used outside cosmetics?
Propane also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Propane have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Propane is classified GHS Danger (H220, H280, H336) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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