Is Glyceryl Hydroxystearate Stearate safe in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Hydroxystearate Stearate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Glyceryl Hydroxystearate Stearate
INCI: GLYCERYL HYDROXYSTEARATE/STEARATE
Glyceryl Hydroxystearate Stearate (CAS Related to 1323-42-8 (Glyceryl Hydroxystearate); the "stearate" blend form may not have a unique CAS) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent and emulsifying surfactant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Related to 1323-42-8 (Glyceryl Hydroxystearate); the "stearate" blend form may not have a unique CAS
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Function
Skin conditioning agent and emulsifying surfactant
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; glyceryl ester class widely accepted; CIR reviewed glyceryl stearate family as safe
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glyceryl Hydroxystearate Stearate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Glyceryl Hydroxystearate Stearate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glyceryl Hydroxystearate Stearate allowed in the EU?
Glyceryl Hydroxystearate Stearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glyceryl Hydroxystearate Stearate do in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Hydroxystearate Stearate functions as: Skin conditioning agent and emulsifying surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Related to 1323-42-8 (Glyceryl Hydroxystearate); the "stearate" blend form may not have a unique CAS.
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