Propylene Glycol Linoleate

INCI: PROPYLENE GLYCOL LINOLEATE

CAS Number
No CAS No. assigned per CIR (PubChem CID: 11559147)
Function
Skin conditioning – emollient; Surfactant – Emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR conclusion "safe as used" (PG esters group, 1999; re-reviewed 2014)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

At 1% in rabbit irritation testing, produced mild erythema (with and without lidocaine); acts as penetration enhancer — consider when co-formulating with actives

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Propylene Glycol Linoleate safe in cosmetics?

At 1% in rabbit irritation testing, produced mild erythema (with and without lidocaine); acts as penetration enhancer — consider when co-formulating with actives The EU classifies Propylene Glycol Linoleate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Propylene Glycol Linoleate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Propylene Glycol Linoleate do in cosmetics?

Propylene Glycol Linoleate functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient; Surfactant – Emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No CAS No. assigned per CIR (PubChem CID: 11559147).

What is the Margin of Safety for Propylene Glycol Linoleate?

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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