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ETHYL PROPIONATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Ethyl Propionate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Ethyl propionate is a straightforward carboxylic acid ester widely used in fragrance compositions for its fruity, rum-like, pineapple-like olfactory profile. It has very low acute oral and dermal toxicity and is not classified as a skin sensitizer. It is not listed in EU Cosmetics Regulation Annexes I–VI, indicating no safety concerns at current use levels. While it has some volatility and contributes to VOC emissions, no specific inhalation toxicity concerns have been raised for cosmetic use at typical concentrations.
Skin benefits
- fragrance material with fruity character
- enhances sensory experience of cosmetic formulations
Known concerns
- volatile organic compound (VOC) contributing to air quality concerns
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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