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METHYL PROPIONATE

CAS 554-12-1
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Methyl Propionate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Methyl propionate is the methyl ester of propionic acid, classified as a straight-chain aliphatic ester. It occurs naturally in various fruits and is used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetic formulations. It has a favourable acute toxicity profile (LD50 oral rat >5 g/kg) and is not subject to EU cosmetic restrictions. It may cause mild eye irritation at high concentrations but is well tolerated at typical cosmetic-use levels.

Skin benefits

  • Fragrance ingredient providing pleasant sweet-fruity scent
  • Skin conditioning function in cosmetic preparations

Known concerns

  • Mild eye irritation possible at high concentration
  • Characteristic sweet fruity odor may be a mild allergen for sensitive individuals

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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