Glyceryl Eicosapentaenoate

INCI: GLYCERYL EICOSAPENTAENOATE

CAS Number
67075-38-5 (1-eicosapentaenoyl glycerol)
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” omega-3 fatty acid glyceride; no FDA restriction on cosmetic use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Comedogenicity rating 1/5 (low); potential for oxidative instability due to high unsaturation (5 double bonds); requires antioxidant protection in formulation; limited pregnancy/lactation data for topical use

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glyceryl Eicosapentaenoate safe in cosmetics?

Comedogenicity rating 1/5 (low); potential for oxidative instability due to high unsaturation (5 double bonds); requires antioxidant protection in formulation; limited pregnancy/lactation data for topical use The EU classifies Glyceryl Eicosapentaenoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Glyceryl Eicosapentaenoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Glyceryl Eicosapentaenoate do in cosmetics?

Glyceryl Eicosapentaenoate functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 67075-38-5 (1-eicosapentaenoyl glycerol).

What is the Margin of Safety for Glyceryl Eicosapentaenoate?

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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