Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Limited standalone toxicological data; read-across from glycerol and galactose components may be defensible; purity specifications per GMP
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Galactosyl Glycerol safe in cosmetics?
Limited standalone toxicological data; read-across from glycerol and galactose components may be defensible; purity specifications per GMP The EU classifies Galactosyl Glycerol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Galactosyl Glycerol allowed in the EU?
Galactosyl Glycerol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Galactosyl Glycerol do in cosmetics?
Galactosyl Glycerol functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned in CosIng (galactosylglycerol class).
What is the Margin of Safety for Galactosyl Glycerol?
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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