Propylene Glycol Linolenate

INCI: PROPYLENE GLYCOL LINOLENATE

CAS Number
No CAS No. assigned per CIR
Function
Skin conditioning; Surfactant – Cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR conclusion "safe as used" (PG esters group)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Penetration enhancer activity confirmed; polyunsaturated ester — susceptible to oxidation, requires antioxidant protection in formulations

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Propylene Glycol Linolenate safe in cosmetics?

Penetration enhancer activity confirmed; polyunsaturated ester — susceptible to oxidation, requires antioxidant protection in formulations The EU classifies Propylene Glycol Linolenate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Propylene Glycol Linolenate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Propylene Glycol Linolenate do in cosmetics?

Propylene Glycol Linolenate functions as: Skin conditioning; Surfactant – Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No CAS No. assigned per CIR.

What is the Margin of Safety for Propylene Glycol Linolenate?

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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