Is Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate safe in cosmetics?
Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate
INCI: ETHYLHEXYL POLYHYDROXYSTEARATE
Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate (CAS Not uniquely assigned (polymeric ester); COSING REF No: 83873) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning agent, W/O emulsifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (polymeric ester); COSING REF No: 83873
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Function
Emollient, skin conditioning agent, W/O emulsifier
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific restriction; falls under general cosmetic ingredient regulations
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate allowed in the EU?
Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate do in cosmetics?
Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent, W/O emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (polymeric ester); COSING REF No: 83873.
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