RXSOL
Lab Chemical
PROPYL GALLATE Anti-Oxidant
SKU: RXSOL-60-6605-341
Propyl gallate can be found in mayonnaise, dried meats, chicken soup and gum, as well as hair-grooming products and adhesives. Some scientists believe that propyl gallate is an “endocrine disruptor (PDF),” meaning it can interfere with humans' hormones.
Application
Propyl Gallate currently is used as an antioxidant in a reported 167 cosmetic products at maximum concentrations of 0.1%. Propyl Gallate is a generally recognized as safe (GRAS) antioxidant to protect fats, oils, and fat-containing food from rancidity that results from the formation of peroxides.
Dosage
The safety of Propyl Gallate has been assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel. The CIR Expert Panel evaluated the scientific data and concluded that Propyl Gallate was safe in the practices of use in cosmetics and personal care products at concentrations less than or equal to 0.1%.
