Propylene Glycol Diheptanoate
A cosmetic ingredient used as anticaking, film forming, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Heptanoic acid, 1,1'-(1-methyl-1,2-ethanediyl) ester
What does it do?
Propylene Glycol Diheptanoate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anticaking
prevents powders from clumping or caking, keeping them free-flowing
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
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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
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Propylene Glycol Diheptanoate 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 Propylene Glycol Diheptanoate?
Propylene Glycol Diheptanoate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Heptanoic acid, 1,1'-(1-methyl-1,2-ethanediyl) ester
Is Propylene Glycol Diheptanoate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Propylene Glycol Diheptanoate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Propylene Glycol Diheptanoate do in cosmetic products?
Propylene Glycol Diheptanoate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticaking, film forming, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Propylene Glycol Diheptanoate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Propylene Glycol Diheptanoate is 56519-68-7.
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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: 19/04/2018