Distearoyl Glyceryl Ascorbate

INCI: DISTEAROYL GLYCERYL ASCORBATE

CAS Number
Not uniquely established (glyceryl ascorbate parent CAS: 1120360-11-3)
Function
Antioxidant, humectant, skin conditioning (vitamin C derivative)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” ascorbyl esters class CIR-reviewed; not prohibited under 21 CFR 700

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Novel vitamin C derivative with superior oxidation stability compared to L-ascorbic acid; limited independent toxicological data available; requires read-across justification and pH optimization (3โ€“5) for full safety substantiation in cosmetic product safety reports.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Distearoyl Glyceryl Ascorbate safe in cosmetics?

Novel vitamin C derivative with superior oxidation stability compared to L-ascorbic acid; limited independent toxicological data available; requires read-across justification and pH optimization (3โ€“5) for full safety substantiation in cosmetic product safety reports. The EU classifies Distearoyl Glyceryl Ascorbate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Distearoyl Glyceryl Ascorbate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Distearoyl Glyceryl Ascorbate do in cosmetics?

Distearoyl Glyceryl Ascorbate functions as: Antioxidant, humectant, skin conditioning (vitamin C derivative). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely established (glyceryl ascorbate parent CAS: 1120360-11-3).

What is the Margin of Safety for Distearoyl 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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