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Propellant

CARBON DIOXIDE

CAS 124-38-9 Updated
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Plain carbon dioxide gas, used as a propellant and an extraction solvent. Chemically inert on skin with a long, well-known safety record at cosmetic use levels.

Function

PROPELLANT

Skin benefits

  • Inert propellant for sprays and aerosols
  • Used as solvent in supercritical extractions
  • No skin reactivity at use levels

Known concerns

  • Pressurized gas — physical hazard during manufacture
  • Asphyxiation risk at very high concentrations in confined spaces
  • No relevant skin concerns

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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