Cosmetic ingredient

PROPYLENE GLYCOL

PROPYLENE GLYCOL is a cosmetic ingredient name. HUMECTANT | FRAGRANCE | SOLVENT | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS. CAS 57-55-6.

Molecular structure of PROPYLENE GLYCOL
2D molecular structure
CAS number
57-55-6
EC number
200-338-0
Molecular formula
C3H8O2
Molecular weight
76.09
Chemical name
Propane-1,2-diol
InChIKey
DNIAPMSPPWPWGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

What it is

PROPYLENE GLYCOL is identified chemically as Propane-1,2-diol. The record describes it as an aliphatic alcohol that generally conforms to a formula, but the formula itself is not written out in the available description. The ingredient is also listed under CAS 57-55-6 and EC 200-338-0. These identifiers distinguish the substance in the record and connect the INCI name with its chemical identification terms.

What it does in a formula

The record classifies PROPYLENE GLYCOL as a humectant, solvent, and viscosity-controlling ingredient. It also lists fragrance and skin conditioning, including the humectant and miscellaneous skin-conditioning categories. These classifications describe possible roles in a formula rather than a guaranteed result in the finished product. The multiple entries account for the ingredient appearing in different formulation contexts.

Conditions and care

The record contains no restrictions, maximum concentration, conditions of use, or regulations for PROPYLENE GLYCOL. As a result, there is no specific limit from this record to reproduce here. The absence of those fields is not a safety assessment and does not establish suitability for every use. The available information is limited to the technical and functional data shown in this ingredient record.

Chemical description

Propylene Glycol is the aliphatic alcohol that conforms generally to the formula

Catalogue presence

Products containing this ingredient

The list follows the composition declared by the source record and preserves the name found there.