Ethylhexylglyceryl Palmitate

INCI: ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERYL PALMITATE

CAS Number
Not independently confirmed — *request from supplier CoA*
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — falls within CIR-reviewed alkyl glyceryl ether class

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

CAS number should be confirmed independently. Ethylhexyl palmitate (CAS 29806-73-3) has been well-characterized separately; the glyceryl ether variant has less individual data but class support is strong.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethylhexylglyceryl Palmitate safe in cosmetics?

CAS number should be confirmed independently. Ethylhexyl palmitate (CAS 29806-73-3) has been well-characterized separately; the glyceryl ether variant has less individual data but class support is strong. The EU classifies Ethylhexylglyceryl Palmitate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ethylhexylglyceryl Palmitate allowed in the EU?

Ethylhexylglyceryl Palmitate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ethylhexylglyceryl Palmitate do in cosmetics?

Ethylhexylglyceryl Palmitate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not independently confirmed — *request from supplier CoA*.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethylhexylglyceryl Palmitate?

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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