Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
Not in current cosmetic use*; heptanoic acid moiety not independently reviewed by CIR panel; class penetration enhancement concern
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Propylene Glycol Heptanoate safe in cosmetics?
Not in current cosmetic use*; heptanoic acid moiety not independently reviewed by CIR panel; class penetration enhancement concern The EU classifies Propylene Glycol Heptanoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Propylene Glycol Heptanoate allowed in the EU?
Propylene Glycol Heptanoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Propylene Glycol Heptanoate do in cosmetics?
Propylene Glycol Heptanoate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent (emollient); Surfactant (emulsifying agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7249-54-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Propylene Glycol Heptanoate?
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.
Compliance Tools
Check Propylene Glycol Heptanoate compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is Propylene Glycol Heptanoate in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Propylene Glycol Heptanoate in your formulation.