Propane
Propane is a cosmetic ingredient used as a propellant agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 241 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | PROPANE |
| Function | PROPELLANT |
| CAS number | 74-98-6 |
| EC number | 200-827-9 |
| Prevalence | 484 products (0.52% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 241 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 74,000 |
Used in
Dry Shampoos 28.7%Mousse & Foam 24.2%Deodorant 7.6%Sunscreens 6.8%Hair Sprays 6.2%Styling Creams & Sprays 4.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Propane do in skincare?
- Propane functions as a propellant agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Propane?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially dry shampoos (28.7% of its uses).
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