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Formula |
CAS |
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C10H12O5 |
121-79-9 |
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
Background
Propyl gallate is an antioxidant added to food. cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. It is fat-soluble and is added to lipids to prevent rancidity. The concentration allowed in foods is between 0.05% and 0.2%.
Synonyms
Propyl gallate
3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester
n-Propyl gallate
Gallic acid propyl ester
PG
Progallin P
Tenox PG
Uses
Cosmetics
Creams and lotions
Fats, oils, and waxes
Foods (margerine, peanut butter)
Liposomes
Lipstick
Pharmaceuticals
Transformer oils
Cross-Reactions
Unusual Reactions
References
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Cronin, E., Lipstick dermatitis due to propyl gallate. Contact Dermatitis, 1980. 6(3): p. 213-4. |
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Pigatto, P.D., et al., Allergy to propylgallate, with unusual clinical and histological features. Contact Dermatitis, 1984. 11(1): p. 43. |
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Benezra, C., et al., A systematic search for structure-activity relationships of skin contact sensitizers: methodology. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 1985. 85(4): p. 351-6. |
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Bojs, G., B. Nicklasson, and A. Svensson, Allergic contact dermatitis to propyl gallate. Contact Dermatitis, 1987. 17(5): p. 294-8. |
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Heine, A., Contact dermatitis from propyl gallate. Contact Dermatitis, 1988. 18(5): p. 313-4. |
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Valsecchi, R. and T. Cainelli, Contact allergy to propyl gallate. Contact Dermatitis, 1988. 19(5): p. 380-1. |
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Wilson, A.G., I.R. White, and J.D. Kirby, Allergic contact dermatitis from propyl gallate in a lip balm. Contact Dermatitis, 1989. 20(2): p. 145-6. |
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Kraus, A.L., et al., Allergic contact dermatitis from propyl gallate: dose response comparison using various application methods. Contact Dermatitis, 1990. 22(3): p. 132-6. |
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Hausen, B.M. and W. Beyer, The sensitizing capacity of the antioxidants propyl, octyl, and dodecyl gallate and some related gallic acid esters. [Review]. Contact Dermatitis, 1992. 26(4): p. 253-8. |
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Marston, S., Propyl gallate on liposomes. Contact Dermatitis, 1992. 27(2): p. 74-6. |
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Wilkinson, S.M. and M.H. Beck, Allergic contact dermatitis from dibutyl phthalate, propyl gallate and hydrocortisone in Timodine. Contact Dermatitis, 1992. 27(3): p. 197. |
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Athavale, N.V. and C.R. Srinivas, Contact cheilitis from propyl gallate in lipstick. Contact Dermatitis, 1994. 30(5): p. 307. |
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Corazza, M., et al., Allergic contact dermatitis from propyl gallate. Contact Dermatitis, 1994. 31(3): p. 203-4. |
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