Propylene Glycol Alginate

AKA: Alginate Propylene Glycol Derivative

Synthetic

Marine

Clean

OriginDerived from sodium alginate, a natural polysaccharide extracted from brown seaweed, then chemically modified. Produced by esterifying alginate with propylene glycol through chemical reaction to increase solubility and stability.

Alginic acid, ester with 1,2-propanediol

CAS #

9005-37-2

Form

Powder

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Binding

Viscosity Controlling

Boosts Collagen

Wound Healing

Anti-Inflammatory

Holds ingredients together

Controls product thickness

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

Whole Foods Premium Body Care Beauty Heroes

Concentration Guide

Leave-on0.00001–0.15%

Rinse-offNot reported

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · 2013 survey

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR