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Preservative

AMMONIUM PROPIONATE

CAS 17496-08-1 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

The ammonium salt of propionic acid, used as a mild preservative. Listed in EU Annex V/2 with no concentration cap; well-tolerated, with a strong food-grade safety track record.

Function

PRESERVATIVE

Skin benefits

  • Mild antimicrobial preservative
  • EU Annex V/2 permitted (no concentration restriction)
  • Long food-grade safety record

Known concerns

  • Strong odor in concentrated form
  • Mild stinging on broken skin
  • Effective only in slightly acidic formulations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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