Propanediol Dicaprylate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Propanediol Dicaprylate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
What does it do?
Propanediol Dicaprylate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
Propanediol Dicaprylate 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 Propanediol Dicaprylate?
Propanediol Dicaprylate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Propanediol Dicaprylate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Is Propanediol Dicaprylate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Propanediol Dicaprylate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Propanediol Dicaprylate do in cosmetic products?
Propanediol Dicaprylate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent.
What is the CAS number of Propanediol Dicaprylate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Propanediol Dicaprylate is 1020852-63-4, 56519-71-2.
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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: 11/09/2019