Propylene Glycol Diheptanoate

INCI: PROPYLENE GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE

CAS Number
56519-68-7
Function
Emollient; skin conditioning; anti-caking; film forming; solvent; viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically CIR-reviewed as individual ingredient but included in the PG esters group (2014 re-review); not prohibited

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Limited direct toxicology data; safety is largely by read-across from the PG ester class

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Propylene Glycol Diheptanoate safe in cosmetics?

Limited direct toxicology data; safety is largely by read-across from the PG ester class The EU classifies Propylene Glycol Diheptanoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Propylene Glycol Diheptanoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Propylene Glycol Diheptanoate do in cosmetics?

Propylene Glycol Diheptanoate functions as: Emollient; skin conditioning; anti-caking; film forming; solvent; viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 56519-68-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Propylene Glycol Diheptanoate?

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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