Glycereth-8 Hydroxystearate

INCI: GLYCERETH-8 HYDROXYSTEARATE

CAS Number
Not established
Function
Skin conditioning agent, emollient, emulsifier
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction; no CIR monograph. Read-across from glycereth-8 (CIR safe) and hydroxystearic acid (CIR reviewed under fatty acids; safe as used).

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No direct toxicological data published; read-across justification required. 1,4-dioxane trace risk from ethoxylation. Supplier tox data or independent testing recommended.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glycereth-8 Hydroxystearate safe in cosmetics?

No direct toxicological data published; read-across justification required. 1,4-dioxane trace risk from ethoxylation. Supplier tox data or independent testing recommended. The EU classifies Glycereth-8 Hydroxystearate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Glycereth-8 Hydroxystearate allowed in the EU?

Glycereth-8 Hydroxystearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Glycereth-8 Hydroxystearate do in cosmetics?

Glycereth-8 Hydroxystearate functions as: Skin conditioning agent, emollient, emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not established.

What is the Margin of Safety for Glycereth-8 Hydroxystearate?

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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