Propylene Glycol Dicocoate

INCI: PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICOCOATE

CAS Number
68953-19-5
Function
Skin-conditioning agent (occlusive); viscosity increasing agent (nonaqueous); surfactant – emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-assessed safe as used (1999, reaffirmed 2014); PG mono/diesters permitted as food additives

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Penetration enhancement potential as a class; variable fatty acid chain profile from coconut oil may introduce batch variability

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Propylene Glycol Dicocoate safe in cosmetics?

Penetration enhancement potential as a class; variable fatty acid chain profile from coconut oil may introduce batch variability The EU classifies Propylene Glycol Dicocoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Propylene Glycol Dicocoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Propylene Glycol Dicocoate do in cosmetics?

Propylene Glycol Dicocoate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent (occlusive); viscosity increasing agent (nonaqueous); surfactant – emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68953-19-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Propylene Glycol Dicocoate?

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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