Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
CAS number68583-51-7 / 58748-27-9 / 68988-72-7
EC number271-516-3
Prevalence473 products (0.51% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Conditioners 13.5%Sunscreens 10.8%General Moisturizers 7.4%Styling Creams & Sprays 7.2%Leave-in Treatments 7%Hair Masks 5.9%

Frequently asked

What does Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate do in skincare?
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/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 Dicaprylate/Dicaprate?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially conditioners (13.5% of its uses).

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