The Basics On Propylene Carbonate
What is Propylene Carbonate?
Liquid used as a solvent and film-forming agent.
What are other names for Propylene Carbonate?
1,3-DIOXOLAN-2-ONE, 4-METHYL-, 1,3DIOXOLAN2ONE, 4METHYL, 4-METHYL- 1,3-DIOXOLAN-2-ONE, 4-METHYL-1,3-DIOXOLAN-2-ONE, CARBONIC ACID CYCLIC METHYLETHYLENE ESTER, and PROPYLENE CARBONATE
What is Propylene Carbonate used for?
How Propylene Carbonate is classified
Texture Enhancer
Recommendations for using Propylene Carbonate during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Propylene Carbonate During Pregnancy
What we know about using Propylene Carbonate while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
From the Original Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers1 Reproductive effects were not observed in a study in which rats were dosed orally with 4500- or 90,000-Da molecular weight Sodium Polyacrylate
General safety info about Propylene Carbonate from CIR
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel assessed the safety of 126 acrylates copolymers; 56 of these ingredients were previously reviewed by the Panel, and 70 are reviewed herein for the first time. Many of these ingredients are reported to have several functions in cosmetics, with the function of film former being the most commonly reported cosmetic function for members of this family; many of the ingredients also may function in cosmetics as viscosity increasing agents. The Panel reviewed relevant new data, including frequency and concentration of use, and considered the data from previous CIR reports. The Panel concluded the 126 acrylates copolymers named in this report are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating. I
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Products where you might find Propylene Carbonate
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream;Sol de Janeiro Mini Brazilian Bum Bum Cream; Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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