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Glyceryl Hydroxystearate/Oleate Esters

INCI: GLYCERYL HYDROXYSTEARATE/OLEATE ESTERS

CAS Number
Not assigned (multi-acid ester blend; parent CAS for Glyceryl Hydroxystearate: 1323-42-8)
Function
Skin conditioning agent — emollient; emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR: safe as glyceryl monoester class

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Limited ingredient-specific toxicological data; safety inferred from structurally analogous glyceryl monoesters; CPSR assessor should note data gap

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glyceryl Hydroxystearate/Oleate Esters safe in cosmetics?

Limited ingredient-specific toxicological data; safety inferred from structurally analogous glyceryl monoesters; CPSR assessor should note data gap The EU classifies Glyceryl Hydroxystearate/Oleate Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Glyceryl Hydroxystearate/Oleate Esters allowed in the EU?

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

What does Glyceryl Hydroxystearate/Oleate Esters do in cosmetics?

Glyceryl Hydroxystearate/Oleate Esters functions as: Skin conditioning agent — emollient; emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (multi-acid ester blend; parent CAS for Glyceryl Hydroxystearate: 1323-42-8).

What is the Margin of Safety for Glyceryl Hydroxystearate/Oleate Esters?

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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