Propanediol dicaprylate

Harm score: 3 (Harmless chemicals)

Propanediol dicaprylate is a chemical that carries the designation E470a. This substance is mainly produced from propanediol and caprylic acid. It is a colourless liquid which has a characteristic slightly oily consistency. This substance is mainly used in the food and cosmetics industries. This is due to its ability to improve the consistency and stabilise food and cosmetic products.

In the food industry, E470a is mainly used as an emulsifier and stabiliser. Its role is to be involved in the food processing process and to improve food properties, especially stability and consistency. This means that it helps to keep food in a stable state and prevents the separation of individual ingredients. This substance is mainly found in bakery and confectionery products, food fats, whipping creams, pizza blanks, ice cream and others. In the cosmetics industry, E470a is mainly used in skin creams, lotions and other cosmetic products due to its emulsifying and stabilising properties.