Glyceryl Acetate

INCI: GLYCERYL ACETATE

CAS Number
26446-35-5 (monoacetin)
Function
Skin conditioning — emollient; humectant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — also GRAS as a food additive (21 CFR 184.1505 for triacetin); no cosmetic restriction under 21 CFR 700

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Well-characterized simple glyceryl ester; hydrolysis products (glycerin and acetic acid) are endogenous and GRAS; minimal toxicological concern at typical cosmetic concentrations.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glyceryl Acetate safe in cosmetics?

Well-characterized simple glyceryl ester; hydrolysis products (glycerin and acetic acid) are endogenous and GRAS; minimal toxicological concern at typical cosmetic concentrations. The EU classifies Glyceryl Acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Glyceryl Acetate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Glyceryl Acetate do in cosmetics?

Glyceryl Acetate functions as: Skin conditioning — emollient; humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 26446-35-5 (monoacetin).

What is the Margin of Safety for Glyceryl Acetate?

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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