Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Very limited published toxicological data; no CIR monograph; no SCCS opinion; glutathione backbone is endogenous (favorable), but palmitoylated form lacks standalone safety studies; recommend read-across from amino acid alkyl amides CIR report (2017) and HRIPT.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dipalmitoyl Glutathione safe in cosmetics?
Very limited published toxicological data; no CIR monograph; no SCCS opinion; glutathione backbone is endogenous (favorable), but palmitoylated form lacks standalone safety studies; recommend read-across from amino acid alkyl amides CIR report (2017) and HRIPT. The EU classifies Dipalmitoyl Glutathione as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Dipalmitoyl Glutathione allowed in the EU?
Dipalmitoyl Glutathione EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dipalmitoyl Glutathione do in cosmetics?
Dipalmitoyl Glutathione functions as: Hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 37491-53-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dipalmitoyl Glutathione?
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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