Propanediol
Propanediol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a solvent, viscosity controlling agent. It appears in about 17% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 2,067 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | PROPANEDIOL |
| Function | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 504-63-2 |
| EC number | 207-997-3 |
| Prevalence | 15,543 products (16.74% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 2,067 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 8,100 |
Used in
Serums 20.7%General Moisturizers 12.8%Sunscreens 8.7%Toners 7.9%Face Cleansers 5%Eye Moisturizers 4.2%
Frequently asked
- What does Propanediol do in skincare?
- Propanediol functions as a solvent, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Propanediol?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (20.7% of its uses).
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