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Emollient

PROPYLENE GLYCOL DIISONONANOATE

CAS 125804-17-3 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A propylene glycol diester of isononanoic acid — a light, oxidatively stable emollient with a dry, soft skin feel. Class-typical low irritation profile.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Light, dry-touch emollient
  • Excellent oxidative stability via branched isononanoate
  • Pigment-wetting in color cosmetics
  • Spreads smoothly without greasiness

Known concerns

  • Propylene glycol moiety — extremely rare PG sensitivity
  • Otherwise 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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