Is Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Propionate safe in cosmetics?
Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Propionate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Propionate
INCI: PROPYLENE GLYCOL CETETH-3 PROPIONATE
Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Propionate (CAS Not publicly listed in major registries (structurally analogous to CAS 93385-03-6 with propionic vs. acetic acid ester)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient; skin-conditioning agent (expected, by structural analogy to the. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not publicly listed in major registries (structurally analogous to CAS 93385-03-6 with propionic vs. acetic acid ester)
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Function
Emollient; skin-conditioning agent (expected, by structural analogy to the acetate variant)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not CIR-reviewed; no FDA prohibition; essentially no published safety data specific to this INCI
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Propionate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Propionate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Propionate allowed in the EU?
Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Propionate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Propionate do in cosmetics?
Propylene Glycol Ceteth-3 Propionate functions as: Emollient; skin-conditioning agent (expected, by structural analogy to the acetate variant). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly listed in major registries (structurally analogous to CAS 93385-03-6 with propionic vs. acetic acid ester).
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