Allowed in EU

Propane

A cosmetic ingredient used as propellant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Propane

What does it do?

Propane is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Propellant

    the gas that pushes a product out of an aerosol can

EU regulatory status

Propane is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Propane?

Propane is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Propane

Is Propane allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Propane is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Propane do in cosmetic products?

Propane is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: propellant.

What is the CAS number of Propane?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Propane is 74-98-6.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010