Magnesium propionates (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

CAS number: 557-27-7; Magnesium Propionate

Definition
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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).

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

Literature
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  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

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020