Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Safe in present practices of use per CIR 2017, with safety established via read-across from monoalkylglycol dialkyl acid esters group.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Propanediol Dicaprylate safe in cosmetics?
Safe in present practices of use per CIR 2017, with safety established via read-across from monoalkylglycol dialkyl acid esters group. The EU classifies Propanediol Dicaprylate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Propanediol Dicaprylate allowed in the EU?
Propanediol Dicaprylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Propanediol Dicaprylate do in cosmetics?
Propanediol Dicaprylate functions as: Skin Conditioning - Emollient, Solvent. It is classified as a Emollient in our database.
What is the Margin of Safety for Propanediol Dicaprylate?
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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