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Emollient

PROPYLENE GLYCOL OLEATE

CAS 1330-80-9 Updated
75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An ester of propylene glycol and oleic acid. Acts as an emollient and emulsifier; broadly safe but may be comedogenic for very acne-prone skin.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Emollient and emulsifier
  • Improves spreadability of oil-based formulas
  • Skin-conditioning ester

Known concerns

  • Mild comedogenic potential from oleate moiety
  • Possible PG sensitization in a minority

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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