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Emulsifier

PROPANEDIOL DISTEARATE

CAS 17367-44-1 Updated
86

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A diester of propanediol and stearic acid that stabilizes emulsions and conditions skin. Both components are plant-derived and benign; no flagged toxicity at cosmetic levels.

Function

EMULSION STABILISING

Skin benefits

  • Stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions
  • Skin conditioning emollient
  • Plant-derived (corn-based propanediol)

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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