Cetyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate

INCI: CETYL 2-GLYCERYL ASCORBATE

CAS Number
Not confirmed in CosIng — likely proprietary; related 2-glyceryl ascorbate derivatives may share CAS with glyceryl ascorbate family
Function
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Lightening (melanin inhibition)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; vitamin C derivatives permitted in cosmetics

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Novel derivative with limited published safety data. CPSR assessor will likely require stability data, in-vitro irritation testing, and supplier safety dossier. Verify position isomer specificity (2- vs. 3-glyceryl) with supplier CoA.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cetyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate safe in cosmetics?

Novel derivative with limited published safety data. CPSR assessor will likely require stability data, in-vitro irritation testing, and supplier safety dossier. Verify position isomer specificity (2- vs. 3-glyceryl) with supplier CoA. The EU classifies Cetyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cetyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate allowed in the EU?

Cetyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cetyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate do in cosmetics?

Cetyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate functions as: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Lightening (melanin inhibition). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed in CosIng — likely proprietary; related 2-glyceryl ascorbate derivatives may share CAS with glyceryl ascorbate family.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cetyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate?

not established 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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