Is Propylene Glycol Propyl Ether safe in cosmetics?
Propylene Glycol Propyl Ether has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Propylene Glycol Propyl Ether
INCI: PROPYLENE GLYCOL PROPYL ETHER
Propylene Glycol Propyl Ether (CAS 1569-01-3 (Propylene Glycol n-Propyl Ether / PPG-1 Propyl Ether)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent; Fragrance ingredient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
1569-01-3 (Propylene Glycol n-Propyl Ether / PPG-1 Propyl Ether)
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Function
Solvent; Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Propylene Glycol Propyl Ether.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Propylene Glycol Propyl Ether.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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