Solventlow risk Common irritant
Propylene Glycol
INCI · Propylene Glycol
A common solvent and humectant. Can cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
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How common is it?
Propylene Glycol appears in 702 of 4,442 products (15.8%) in the AllerNote catalog, most often in sunscreens (157 products). See the full prevalence dataset →
Names to look for on labels
Propylene Glycol appears under any of these names — manufacturers choose between INCI, common, and local-language terms freely.
Propylene GlycolPG1,2-PropanediolPropane-1,2-diolप्रोपीलीन ग्लाइकोल
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