Glyceryl Isostearate/Myristate

INCI: GLYCERYL ISOSTEARATE/MYRISTATE

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (blend of isostearic and myristic acid monoesters of glycerin)
Function
Skin conditioning agent — emollient; surfactant — emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR: safe in present practices of use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Safety inferred from parent esters with favorable impurity profile; alkaline impurities <80 ppm NaOH, sulfated ash <0.2%, heavy metals <10 ppm Pb.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glyceryl Isostearate/Myristate safe in cosmetics?

Safety inferred from parent esters with favorable impurity profile; alkaline impurities <80 ppm NaOH, sulfated ash <0.2%, heavy metals <10 ppm Pb. The EU classifies Glyceryl Isostearate/Myristate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Glyceryl Isostearate/Myristate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Glyceryl Isostearate/Myristate do in cosmetics?

Glyceryl Isostearate/Myristate functions as: Skin conditioning agent — emollient; surfactant — emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (blend of isostearic and myristic acid monoesters of glycerin).

What is the Margin of Safety for Glyceryl Isostearate/Myristate?

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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