Propylene Glycol Dilaurate

INCI: PROPYLENE GLYCOL DILAURATE

CAS Number
22788-19-8
Function
Skin-conditioning agent (occlusive); viscosity increasing agent (nonaqueous)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR safe as used (1999, reaffirmed 2014); PG dilaurate/PG laurate mixture enhanced dermal penetration of carbenoxolone in combination with Transcutol™

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Enhances penetration of carbenoxolone when combined with Transcutol™; potential pyridine residues from synthesis not characterized

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Propylene Glycol Dilaurate safe in cosmetics?

Enhances penetration of carbenoxolone when combined with Transcutol™; potential pyridine residues from synthesis not characterized The EU classifies Propylene Glycol Dilaurate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Propylene Glycol Dilaurate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Propylene Glycol Dilaurate do in cosmetics?

Propylene Glycol Dilaurate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent (occlusive); viscosity increasing agent (nonaqueous). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 22788-19-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Propylene Glycol Dilaurate?

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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