Propylene Glycol Dicaprate

Propylene Glycol Dicaprate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 43 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
CAS number56519-72-3 / 53824-77-4
EC number258-814-9
Prevalence43 products (0.05% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

General Moisturizers 20.9%Emulsions 11.6%Body Lotions 9.3%Blushes 7%Makeup Removers 7%Night Moisturizers 7%

Frequently asked

What does Propylene Glycol Dicaprate do in skincare?
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Propylene Glycol Dicaprate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Propylene Glycol Dicaprate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (20.9% of its uses).

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