Propanediol
Our database includes 12,557 products that contain Propanediol.
Explained
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
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What it does
Solvent
Capable of dissolving another substance.
Alternative names
Propandiol
Trimethylene Glycol
1,3-Dihydroxypropane
2-Deoxyglycerol
Propane-1,3-Diol
Prevalence
Somewhat common
Percentage of products that contain it
18%
Top categories
Treatments
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
3% to
100%
References
Products with Propanediol
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
58392
INCI Name
PROPANEDIOL
EC #
 207-997-3
All Functions
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
