Is Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate safe in cosmetics?
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
Also known as: C8-10 Fatty acids propylene esters
INCI: PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate (CAS 58748-27-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent, emollient, solvent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin conditioning agent, emollient, solvent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
bis(decanoic acid);2-octanoyloxypropyl octanoate
InChIKey
UGTABSAUSFGUPH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
GRAS as food additive under 21 CFR 172.856; no cosmetic restrictions.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
3 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "1", "irritancy_rating": "0", "skin_type_suitability": "all,oily,combination,normal", "acne_safe": "yes", "source": "Light ester"}
lipid
{"cas_number": "68583-51-7", "lipid_class": "ester", "botanical_source": "synthetic/derived", "plant_part": "derived", "extraction_method": "refined", "fatty_acid_profile_main_pct": "glycol ester", "omega_classification": "saturated", "comedogenicity_rating_0_5": "0-1", "absorption_rate": "fast", "skin_feel": "dry", "spreadability": "excellent", "emollient_grade": "A_excellent", "primary_applicati…
sensory
{"silky": "light", "smooth, glides easily": "light, spreads easily", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "dry-touch, soft", "instant": "fast", "low": "low", "w/o": "o/w", "very-high": "excellent", "no": "no", "yes": "no", "1.40": "1.44", "transparent": "transparent", "colorless": "colorless", "excellent": "excellent", "light": "light", "synthetic": "synthetic"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Softener and conditioner
Solvent
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate.
Regulatory Flags
PENETRATION_ENHANCER
Known Synonyms
C8-10 Fatty acids propylene esters
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Solvent
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate allowed in the EU?
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate do in cosmetics?
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate functions as: Skin conditioning agent, emollient, solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 58748-27-9.
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