Propylene Glycol Myristate

INCI: PROPYLENE GLYCOL MYRISTATE

CAS Number
29059-24-3
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" (individually reviewed 2010; PG esters group 1999/2014)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Antitumor activity observed in mice (i.p. injection) — route not relevant to cosmetic dermal exposure; no carcinogenicity concern via topical use

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Propylene Glycol Myristate safe in cosmetics?

Antitumor activity observed in mice (i.p. injection) — route not relevant to cosmetic dermal exposure; no carcinogenicity concern via topical use The EU classifies Propylene Glycol Myristate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Propylene Glycol Myristate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Propylene Glycol Myristate do in cosmetics?

Propylene Glycol Myristate functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient; Surfactant – Emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 29059-24-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Propylene Glycol Myristate?

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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