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PROPYLENE GLYCOL RICINOLEATE

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII WD6G36K42U · registered name PROPYLENE GLYCOL RICINOLEATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Adjusts thicknessVISCOSITY CONTROLLINGKeeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONINGMixes and holds oil and water togetherSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Safety & regulatory references

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name リシノレイン酸PG: 本品は、リシノール酸(リシノレイン酸)とプロピレングリコール(PG(*))のエステルである。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

PROPYLENE GLYCOL RICINOLEATEINCI프로필렌글라이콜리시놀리에이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, monoester with 1,2-propanediol, [R-(Z)]-Synonymリシノレイン酸PGJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
26402-31-3
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
247-669-7
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID20893895

What products actually use it for

What the 10 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Softener and conditioner3
  • Viscosity modifier2
  • Emulsifier2
  • Processing aids not otherwise specified1
  • Surfactant (surface active agent)1
  • Dispersing agent1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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