Magnesium propionates (inci)

Magnesium propionate, the magnesium salt of propionic acid, is a substance used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as a preservative (inhibits the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products and preserves them).

The framework conditions for preservatives that may be used in cosmetics are defined in the EC Cosmetics Regulation (1223/2009) Annex V.

1. The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) Managing risks - protecting consumers. https://www.bvl.bund.de/DE/03_Verbraucherprodukte/03_AntragstellerUnternehmen/02_Kosmetik/04_Inhaltsstoffe/bgs_fuerAntragsteller_kosmetik_gesetzlicheRegelung_inhaltsstoffe_node.html