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
- pharma
Propylene glycol monolaurate
CAS 1322-87-8
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 1 composition records across product categories including Personal care.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Propylene glycol monolaurate appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- inactive_ingredient_database
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
- substance_class:concept
USFDAinactive ingredient database5 entries — 3 administration routes
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE; Maximum daily exposure: 2115 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Maximum daily exposure: 20 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, FILM COATED; Maximum daily exposure: 20 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: GEL; Potency: 3 %w/wSource →
- Route: TRANSDERMAL; Dosage form: FILM, EXTENDED RELEASE; Potency: NASource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Softener and conditioner, Fragrance.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Softener and conditioner, Fragrance.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Propylene glycol monolaurate. 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 monolaurate in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
1
Brands
5
Personal care
Typical roles
FragranceSoftener and conditionerSurfactant (surface active agent)
