Is Propylene Glycol Dicaprate safe in cosmetics?
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
INCI: PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRATE
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate (CAS 53824-77-4; 56519-72-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin-conditioning agent (occlusive); Surfactant – emulsifying agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin-conditioning agent (occlusive); Surfactant – emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR concluded "safe as used" (originally 1999, reaffirmed 2014); also permitted as direct/secondary food additive (21 CFR 172.856)
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Propylene Glycol Dicaprate allowed in the EU?
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Propylene Glycol Dicaprate do in cosmetics?
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent (occlusive); Surfactant – emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 53824-77-4; 56519-72-3.
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