Propylene Glycol Cocoate

INCI: PROPYLENE GLYCOL COCOATE

CAS Number
No CAS number assigned
Function
Skin-conditioning agent (emollient); Surfactant – emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR Expert Panel concluded "safe as used" when formulated to be nonirritating (2014 Final Amended Report)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

⚠ Penetration enhancement potential — caution with co-formulated actives. ⚠ Coconut-derived — potential trace allergen concerns for individuals with severe coconut allergy (extremely rare for refined derivatives). ⚠ cGMP controls for pesticide/heavy metal residues from botanical source

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Propylene Glycol Cocoate safe in cosmetics?

⚠ Penetration enhancement potential — caution with co-formulated actives. ⚠ Coconut-derived — potential trace allergen concerns for individuals with severe coconut allergy (extremely rare for refined derivatives). ⚠ cGMP controls for pesticide/heavy metal residues from botanical source The EU classifies Propylene Glycol Cocoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Propylene Glycol Cocoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Propylene Glycol Cocoate do in cosmetics?

Propylene Glycol Cocoate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent (emollient); Surfactant – emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No CAS number assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Propylene Glycol Cocoate?

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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