Propylene Glycol
✓ EU AllowedAlso known as: MPG BASF, Propylene glycol USP ( PG -USP)
Identification
CAS Number 57-55-6
EINECS / EC 200-338-0
CosIng Ref 37269
Chemical Name propane-1,2-diol
IUPAC Name —
Formula C3H8O2
Mol. Weight 76.09 g/mol
InChIKey DNIAPMSPPWPWGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function Humectant
Secondary Functions FRAGRANCE; SOLVENT; VISCOSITY CONTROLLING; SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT; SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
Origin Synthetic
Category Humectants
Manufacturer BASF SE
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
1 / 10
Comedogenic Rating: 0/5
Will not clog pores — safe for acne-prone skin
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ✓ Safe
Dry Skin ✓ Beneficial
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL 2000 mg/kg bw/day (oral, rat) CIR 2012 / EFSA
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic
Dermal Absorption 9%
LD₅₀ Oral 20000 mg/kg (rat)
LD₅₀ Dermal 20800 mg/kg (rabbit)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.3 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 0.5 / 4.0
Formulation Guidelines
Solubility 1,000 g/ml
Benefits Moisturizing; solvent; penetration enhancer
Suppliers & Documents
BASF SE 🇩🇪 Germany
Documents