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Propylene Carbonate
Propylene Carbonate
Low concern
Propylene carbonate is not on the FDA GRAS list and is not authorized as a food additive in either the US or EU. It is used as a cosmetic solvent (CIR-reviewed).
Found in
24 products
What it is
Cyclic carbonate ester of propylene glycol; a polar aprotic solvent (4-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one).
Primarily an industrial/cosmetic solvent (in cosmetics, lithium-ion electrolytes). Not authorized as a direct food additive in the US/EU.
Why it's flagged
- Hydrolyzes to propylene glycol and CO2
What regulators actually say
"The CIR Expert Panel evaluated the available data and concluded that Propylene Carbonate is safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Not listed as a direct food additive or GRAS substance.
European Union — EFSA
Not authorized as a food additive in EU.
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