Propyl Propionate

INCI: PROPYL PROPIONATE

CAS Number
106-36-5
Function
Perfuming / Fragrance
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics; also GRAS as food flavoring agent

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Volatile and flammable; used at very low concentrations within fragrance blends

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Propyl Propionate safe in cosmetics?

Volatile and flammable; used at very low concentrations within fragrance blends The EU classifies Propyl Propionate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Propyl Propionate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Propyl Propionate do in cosmetics?

Propyl Propionate functions as: Perfuming / Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 106-36-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Propyl Propionate?

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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