Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Antioxidant derivative of ascorbic acid with excellent safety profile; may cause mild irritation at high concentrations due to pH-dependent stability, but no mutagenicity, reproductive toxicity, or carcinogenicity concerns identified.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate safe in cosmetics?
Antioxidant derivative of ascorbic acid with excellent safety profile; may cause mild irritation at high concentrations due to pH-dependent stability, but no mutagenicity, reproductive toxicity, or carcinogenicity concerns identified. The EU classifies Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate allowed in the EU?
Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate do in cosmetics?
Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate functions as: Antioxidant, Humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1120360-14-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate?
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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