Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- cleaning
- pharma
Propylene glycol monostearate
CAS 142-75-6
Fragrance · Softener and conditioner · Surfactant (surface active agent)
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 100 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Batteries.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Propylene glycol monostearate appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning
- inactive_ingredient_database
USFDAinactive ingredient database4 entries — 2 administration routes
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 100 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Batteries. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Fragrance, Softener and conditioner.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 100 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Batteries. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Fragrance, Softener and conditioner.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Propylene glycol monostearate. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it appears
Prevalence of Propylene glycol monostearate in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
100
Brands
6
Personal careBatteries
Typical roles
FragranceSoftener and conditionerSurfactant (surface active agent)
Found in these products
- Oatmeal Creme PiesLittle Debbie · UndefinedCritical
- Turtle browniesSnacksCritical
- Dibs CrunchNestlé · DessertsCritical
- Creme glacé vanille fancaiseNestle CaModerate
- Jell-o OréoKraft, Oreo · SnacksHigh
- Drumstick variety ice cream conesNestlé · DessertsCritical
- MARIASGamesa · SnacksCritical
- Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Geconcentreerde CrèmePalmer’s · DairiesCritical
- Oreo CookiesLittle Debbie · SnacksCritical
- Frosted Fudge CakesLittle Debbie · UndefinedCritical
- Star CrunchLittle Debbie · UndefinedCritical
- Slow churned mint chocolate chip light ice creamNestle · DessertsCritical
- Smarties Ice creamNestlé · DessertsHigh
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Flavored CupcakesSnacksCritical
- Vanilla fudge sundae conesDessertsCritical
- Wild blueberry muffinOtis Spunkmeyer · SnacksCritical
- Gamesa Fruts Marshmallow Cookie with Straberry Flavored Filling 13.4 Ounce 5 Pack BoxSnacksCritical
- MariasGamesa · SnacksCritical
- Barras de coco cookiesBarras de Coco,Gamesa · SnacksCritical
- Whipped Funfetti Vanilla FrostingPillsburyCritical
- Fudge RoundsLittle Debbie · UndefinedCritical
- Chocolate Chip Mini MuffinsLittle Debbie · SnacksHigh
- Mini Muffins - Honey BunLittle DebbieHigh
- mini blueberry muffinsLittle Debbie · SnacksHigh
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside Propylene glycol monostearate in the catalog.