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PROPANEDIOL BENZOATE

CAS 6946-99-2
58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Propanediol Benzoate is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Propanediyl benzoate is the ester of 1,3-propanediol with benzoic acid. It carries GHS hazard classifications for skin irritation (H315) and eye irritation (H319). At low cosmetic use concentrations in finished products, these hazards are typically mitigated. Benzoic acid and its esters have a long history of use as preservatives and fragrance ingredients. No specific EU Annex restrictions apply to this specific ester.

Skin benefits

  • May function as a fragrance ingredient
  • Solvent properties

Known concerns

  • Skin irritation warning (H315)
  • Eye irritation warning (H319)
  • Must be used below irritation thresholds

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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