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ISOPROPYLIDENEGLYCEROL

CAS 100-79-8
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A glycerin derivative used as a solvent and humectant with mild skin and eye irritation potential.

Isopropylideneglycerol (solketal) is the cyclic acetal of glycerol with acetone, commonly used as a green solvent and humectant in cosmetics. It carries H315 (skin irritation), H319 (eye irritation), and H411 (aquatic chronic toxicity). It is not listed in EU Annexes II-V restricting cosmetic ingredients. At typical cosmetic concentrations, irritation potential is low.

Skin benefits

  • Humectant properties
  • Moisture retention
  • Solvent for cosmetic formulations

Known concerns

  • Skin irritation (H315) at high concentrations
  • Eye irritation (H319) potential
  • Aquatic toxicity (H411)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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