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Humectant

POLYPROPANEDIOL-2

CAS 2396-61-4 Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A short oligomer of propanediol — a bio-based humectant/solvent used as a milder alternative to propylene glycol. Well tolerated and increasingly popular.

Function

ABRASIVEHUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Bio-based humectant and solvent
  • Mild on skin
  • Alternative to propylene glycol

Known concerns

  • Slight tackiness at high levels
  • Limited stand-alone CIR review of the oligomer

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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