Propyl gallate

Propyl gallate in plain language

What it is

Also known as Gallic acid n-propyl ester · Anhydrous propyl gallate (e 310) · Benzoic acid, 3,4,5-TRIHYDROXY-, propyl ester · Propyl ester gallic acid · N-propyl ester of 3,4,5- trihydroxybenzoic acid · Propyl gallate (e 310)

Show all 27 names

Propyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate · 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzene-1-propylcarboxylate · 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoate de propyle · 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid n-propyl ester · 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester · 3,4,5-trihidroxibenzoato de propilo · Benzoate, 3,4,5-TRIHYDROXY-, propyl · E-310 · Ins NO.310 · INS-310 · N-Propyl gallate · NCI-C505888 · Nipa 49 · Nipagallin P · Nipanox S 1 · Progallin P · Propylester kyseliny gallove · Tenox PG · n-Propyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate · pg · propolis gallas

What it does

Used in cosmetics as an antioxidant and a fragrance ingredient.

• Antioxidant
• Perfuming
• Fragrance
• Flavouring

Is it a concern?

Moderate concern: no hazard classifications on record. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.

Why it's flagged

EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 396 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Food and drug.

The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.

• Inactive ingredient in US drugs

• US·FDA·inactive ingredient database9 entries — 2 administration routes

  • Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Maximum daily exposure: 7 mgSource →
  • Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 1 mgSource →
  • Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, FILM COATED; Potency: 0.04 mgSource →
  • Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: CREAM; Potency: NASource →
  • Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 4 mgSource →
  • Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: OINTMENT; Potency: NASource →
  • Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CONCENTRATE; Potency: 0.2 mg/1mlSource →
  • Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE; Maximum daily exposure: 7 mgSource →
  • Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: GEL; Potency: 0.05 %w/wSource →
• EU·EFSA·EFSA opinion2 entries

  • Safety and efficacy of propyl gallate for all animal species (EFSA FEEDAP)Source →
  • Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of propyl gallate (E 310) as a food additive (EFSA ANS)Source →
• EU·CosIng·ActiveListed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.

  • Listed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.Source →
• GLOBAL·JECFA·0-1.4 mg/kg bw (1993)JECFA evaluation lists ADI 0-1.4 mg/kg bw (1993). Functional class: antioxidant.

  • JECFA evaluation lists ADI 0-1.4 mg/kg bw (1993). Functional class: antioxidant.Source →
• US·EPA·commercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 396 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Food and drug. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Antioxidant, Fragrance, Flavouring and nutrient.

  • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 396 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Food and drug. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Antioxidant, Fragrance, Flavouring and nutrient.Source →
• US·FDA·listed in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

  • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →

Expert safety opinions

Independent scientific assessments cited by the records we hold, with the year and link where the record gives one.

• SCCS

  EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety

  No SCCS opinion on file.

• CIR

  Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)

  No CIR safety assessment on file.

• EFSA

  European Food Safety Authority

  • Safety and efficacy of propyl gallate for all animal species (EFSA FEEDAP)

    2020 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →

  • Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of propyl gallate (E 310) as a food additive (EFSA ANS)

    2014 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →

• JECFA

  Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

  • JECFA evaluation lists ADI 0-1.4 mg/kg bw (1993). Functional class: antioxidant.

    Year not recorded · GLOBAL JECFA listing · Read the source →

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