Propylene Glycol Diundecanoate

INCI: PROPYLENE GLYCOL DIUNDECANOATE

CAS Number
68227-47-4
Function
Skin-conditioning agent (occlusive); Viscosity increasing agent (nonaqueous)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; CIR: safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating (2014); no current VCRP uses reported

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Not in current cosmetic use*; if used in future, expected at concentrations comparable to other PG esters; class-wide penetration enhancement concern applies

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Propylene Glycol Diundecanoate safe in cosmetics?

Not in current cosmetic use*; if used in future, expected at concentrations comparable to other PG esters; class-wide penetration enhancement concern applies The EU classifies Propylene Glycol Diundecanoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Propylene Glycol Diundecanoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Propylene Glycol Diundecanoate do in cosmetics?

Propylene Glycol Diundecanoate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent (occlusive); Viscosity increasing agent (nonaqueous). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68227-47-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Propylene Glycol Diundecanoate?

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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