Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters

INCI: APRICOT KERNEL OIL POLYGLYCERYL-3 ESTERS

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned
Function
Skin conditioning, emollient, surfactant-cleansing, surfactant-emulsifying
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; included in CIR polyglyceryl fatty acid esters safety assessment โ€” safe as used

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

No significant safety concerns. The smaller polyglycerol chain (3-mer) provides lower HLB, making it more lipophilic and suitable for water-in-oil emulsions.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters safe in cosmetics?

No significant safety concerns. The smaller polyglycerol chain (3-mer) provides lower HLB, making it more lipophilic and suitable for water-in-oil emulsions. The EU classifies Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters allowed in the EU?

Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters do in cosmetics?

Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient, surfactant-cleansing, surfactant-emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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