Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
⚠ Limited direct tox data — safety is inferred from group read-across, not direct testing. ⚠ If formulating, penetration enhancement potential applies to all PG diesters. ⚠ cGMP batch purity controls recommended
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Propylene Glycol Dicaproate safe in cosmetics?
⚠ Limited direct tox data — safety is inferred from group read-across, not direct testing. ⚠ If formulating, penetration enhancement potential applies to all PG diesters. ⚠ cGMP batch purity controls recommended The EU classifies Propylene Glycol Dicaproate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Propylene Glycol Dicaproate allowed in the EU?
Propylene Glycol Dicaproate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Propylene Glycol Dicaproate do in cosmetics?
Propylene Glycol Dicaproate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent (occlusive); Viscosity increasing agent (nonaqueous). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 50343-36-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Propylene Glycol Dicaproate?
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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