Propane
AKA “n-Propane, Dimethylmethane, Propyl hydride, Propyldihydride, Purifrigor p 3.5, HC 290, R 290, INS NO.944”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Propane
AKA: N-Propane, Dimethylmethane, Propyl hydride, Propyldihydride, Purifrigor p 3.5, HC 290, R 290, INS NO.944
Synthetic · Propellant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight gas that helps dispense the product smoothly and evenly from the aerosol bottle onto your skin.
Solubility 0.01 % (NIOSH, 2024)
Formula
C3H8
Mol. Weight
44.10
CAS #
74-98-6
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from petroleum crude oil or natural gas through fractional distillation processes. Produced synthetically via thermal or catalytic cracking of hydrocarbons into three-carbon alkane molecules.
Function
Propellant
Benefits
Dispenses Product
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Brightens Skin
Propels product from container
Traditional Use
Developed in the late 19th century as a refined petroleum byproduct. Used in cosmetics primarily as a propellant in aerosol sprays and aerosol-based products since the mid-20th century.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR