Propyl Alcohol

Propyl Alcohol is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antifoaming, solvent agent. It is used in 20 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI namePROPYL ALCOHOL
FunctionANTIFOAMING, SOLVENT
CAS number71-23-8
EC number200-746-9
Prevalence20 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inFragrance
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches480

Used in

Fragrances 45%Styling Creams & Sprays 10%Sunscreens 10%Body Washes 5%Essences 5%Exfoliators 5%

Frequently asked

What does Propyl Alcohol do in skincare?
Propyl Alcohol functions as an antifoaming, solvent agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Propyl Alcohol?
It is most commonly found in Fragrance products, especially fragrances (45% of its uses).

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