Propylene Carbonate

Propylene carbonate

Also searched aspropylene carbonate

Role: A solvent that helps set the viscosity of the base.
Catalog formulas: 20
Type: Base
Verified: 06.11.2026

What does this ingredient do in an antiperspirant?

CosIng lists Propylene Carbonate with the functions "solvent" and "viscosity controlling".

Part of a system, not a label in isolation

It appears in sticks, creams and aerosols where the base needs a stable consistency. It does not reduce sweating; that is the job of the antiperspirant active.

Regulatory and scientific context

Propylene Carbonate is not listed in the restrictive annexes of EU Regulation 1223/2009; the safety assessment applies to the finished formula.

What sensitive skin should consider

Tolerance depends on the whole formula. If redness or stinging occurs, wash the product off and stop using it.

Do not confuse with

Propylene Carbonate is not the same as Propylene Glycol: they are different substances with different roles in a formula.

Products containing Propylene Carbonate

Links are based on the complete published INCI list for the exact product version.

ProductFormatRole in the formulaFull analysis

Deonica Antibacterial Effect 200 mlaerosolbase and solventOpen

Rexona Extra Protection Sexy Bouquet 150 mlaerosolbase and solventOpen

Deonica Invisible antiperspirant spray 200 mlaerosolbase and solventOpen

NIVEA Powder Touch antiperspirant spray 150 mlaerosolbase and solventOpen

Deonica Hypoallergenic antiperspirant spray 200 mlaerosolbase and solventOpen

Deonica Vitamin Energy antiperspirant spray 200 mlaerosolbase and solventOpen

Dove Go Fresh pomegranate & lemon verbena spray 150 mlspraybase and solventOpen

Dove Beauty & Care aerosol 150 mlspraybase and solventOpen

NIVEA Fresh Cherry antiperspirant spray 150 mlaerosolbase and solventOpen

NIVEA Pearl Beauty Premium Perfume spray 150 mlaerosolbase and solventOpen

NIVEA Black & White Invisible Clear spray 150 mlaerosolbase and solventOpen

NIVEA Black & White Invisible Pure spray 150 mlaerosolbase and solventOpen

NIVEA Black & White Invisible Extra spray 150 mlaerosolbase and solventOpen

NIVEA Black & White Invisible Silky Smooth spray 150 mlaerosolbase and solventOpen

Deonica PRO-Protection antiperspirant spray 200 mlaerosolbase and solventOpen

Deonica Silk Tenderness antiperspirant spray 200 mlaerosolbase and solventOpen

Deonica Powder Lightness antiperspirant spray 200 mlaerosolbase and solventOpen

Garnier Men Magnesium Effect Ultradry spray 150 mlaerosolbase and solventOpen

Garnier Action Control Thermo Protect spray 150 mlaerosolbase and solventOpen

Garnier Antibacterial Effect tea tree spray 150 mlaerosolbase and solventOpen

Sources

The conclusions apply to the stated conditions and jurisdictions, not automatically to every concentration or product.

EU CosIng: Propylene Carbonate Supports: function, substance identity, restrictions

Propylene Carbonate

What does this ingredient do in an antiperspirant?

Part of a system, not a label in isolation

Products containing Propylene Carbonate

Sources

Ingredients with a similar role