Propylene Glycol Propyl Ether

INCI: PROPYLENE GLYCOL PROPYL ETHER

CAS Number
1569-01-3 (Propylene Glycol n-Propyl Ether / PPG-1 Propyl Ether)
Function
Solvent; Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; PPG ethers assessed by CIR as "safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating"

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Highest dermal absorption of all 10 ingredients; glycol ether solvent โ€” industrial use crossover; ensure cosmetic-grade purity; watch for irritation in sensitive/compromised skin; confirm compliance with VOC regulations if used in sprays

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Propylene Glycol Propyl Ether safe in cosmetics?

Highest dermal absorption of all 10 ingredients; glycol ether solvent โ€” industrial use crossover; ensure cosmetic-grade purity; watch for irritation in sensitive/compromised skin; confirm compliance with VOC regulations if used in sprays The EU classifies Propylene Glycol Propyl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Propylene Glycol Propyl Ether allowed in the EU?

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

What does Propylene Glycol Propyl Ether do in cosmetics?

Propylene Glycol Propyl Ether functions as: Solvent; Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1569-01-3 (Propylene Glycol n-Propyl Ether / PPG-1 Propyl Ether).

What is the Margin of Safety for Propylene Glycol Propyl Ether?

not established 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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