Polypropylene Terephthalate

Polypropylene Terephthalate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePOLYPROPYLENE TEREPHTHALATE
FunctionEMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number-
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Face Cleansers 100%

Frequently asked

What does Polypropylene Terephthalate do in skincare?
Polypropylene Terephthalate functions as an emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Polypropylene Terephthalate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Polypropylene Terephthalate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (100% of its uses).

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