Fragrance
HEXYL PROPIONATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A simple fragrance ester with fruity, apple-like notes. PubChem reports no GHS hazards in 92.9% of submissions, so it's a benign fragrance ingredient at typical use levels.
Function
Skin benefits
- Provides fruity/apple fragrance note
- Not classified under GHS in 93% of reports
- Stable simple fragrance ester
Known concerns
- Standard fragrance sensitisation potential
- Limited cosmetic-specific safety dossier
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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