Glyceryl Dipalmitate

INCI: GLYCERYL DIPALMITATE

CAS Number
26657-95-4 (also reported as 502-52-3 for 1,3-isomer)
Function
Skin conditioning agent, emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted. CIR Expert Panel confirmed safe (2007, reaffirmed 2023); GRAS diglyceride

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Maximum reported concentration of use 1.1% (2022); not widely used per VCRP; standard 1,2-diester monitoring applies.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glyceryl Dipalmitate safe in cosmetics?

Maximum reported concentration of use 1.1% (2022); not widely used per VCRP; standard 1,2-diester monitoring applies. The EU classifies Glyceryl Dipalmitate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Glyceryl Dipalmitate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Glyceryl Dipalmitate do in cosmetics?

Glyceryl Dipalmitate functions as: Skin conditioning agent, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 26657-95-4 (also reported as 502-52-3 for 1,3-isomer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Glyceryl Dipalmitate?

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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