SODIUM PROPIONATE is graded B (Low Concern) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING (Restricted use).
SODIUM PROPIONATE
Safety grade: B
This preservative is permitted in EU cosmetics up to a maximum concentration under EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. To be sold legally in the EU or UK, a product must stay within this limit.
This ingredient preserves cosmetic products by preventing the growth of unwanted microorganisms, helping the product stay fresh and safe to use for longer.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Restricted use
Last verified: June 9, 2026
Other Preservative ingredients
- SODIUM BENZOATE — Grade C
- PHENOXYETHANOL — Grade B**
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- POTASSIUM SORBATE — Grade B
- BENZOIC ACID — Grade C**
- METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE — Grade C
- METHYLPARABEN — Grade C
- SALICYLIC ACID — Grade C**