Glyceryl Isopalmitate

INCI: GLYCERYL ISOPALMITATE

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (monoester of glycerin and branched C16 acid)
Function
Skin conditioning agent — emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR: safe in present practices of use; not reported to FDA VCRP as in-use at time of assessment

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No reported cosmetic use at time of CIR review; limited ingredient-specific data; safety supported by read-across from other glyceryl C14–C18 monoesters

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glyceryl Isopalmitate safe in cosmetics?

No reported cosmetic use at time of CIR review; limited ingredient-specific data; safety supported by read-across from other glyceryl C14–C18 monoesters The EU classifies Glyceryl Isopalmitate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Glyceryl Isopalmitate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Glyceryl Isopalmitate do in cosmetics?

Glyceryl Isopalmitate functions as: Skin conditioning agent — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (monoester of glycerin and branched C16 acid).

What is the Margin of Safety for Glyceryl Isopalmitate?

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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