Polypropylene
Use With Caution
Synthetic Polymer
Also Known As
Polypropylene
CAS Number
9003-07-0
What It Does
Bulking; Film Former
Why Oh Daisey Rates It This Way
A synthetic polymer used to improve texture, adhesion, and product performance. Due to its persistence in the environment and classification as a non-biodegradable plastic, it is categorized as Use with Caution under OhDaisey standards.
Evidence Level
Moderate
Sources
- https://cosmetics.ec.europa.eu/cosing/; https://echa.europa.eu/