Cosmetic ingredient

PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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.

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

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.

Catalogue presence