Caredermis

methyloxirane (propylene oxide)

Prohibited in EU cosmetics

cosmetic ingredient

Is methyloxirane (propylene oxide) safe?

methyloxirane (propylene oxide) is prohibited in cosmetic products in the EU (CosIng Annex II).

Official regulatory status

Pulled directly from official regulatory datasets and expert reviews — not our own judgement.

EU cosmetics: Prohibited

Sources

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