Glyceryl Laurate SE

INCI: GLYCERYL LAURATE SE

CAS Number
27215-38-4 (base monolaurin; SE = self-emulsifying grade containing Na/K salts of lauric acid)
Function
Emulsifier (self-emulsifying), skin conditioning agent – emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — mono/diglycerides affirmed GRAS (21 CFR 184.1505); CIR: safe as used

For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.

Safety Data

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

Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.

Expert Verdict

Penetration-enhancing properties may increase absorption of co-formulated actives; antimicrobial activity at higher concentrations; avoid high-concentration occluded applications

⚠️
Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glyceryl Laurate SE safe in cosmetics?

Penetration-enhancing properties may increase absorption of co-formulated actives; antimicrobial activity at higher concentrations; avoid high-concentration occluded applications The EU classifies Glyceryl Laurate SE as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Glyceryl Laurate SE allowed in the EU?

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

What does Glyceryl Laurate SE do in cosmetics?

Glyceryl Laurate SE functions as: Emulsifier (self-emulsifying), skin conditioning agent – emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 27215-38-4 (base monolaurin; SE = self-emulsifying grade containing Na/K salts of lauric acid).

What is the Margin of Safety for Glyceryl Laurate SE?

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.

📱

Is Glyceryl Laurate SE in Your Products?

Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.

Try Piro Free →

Analyze Your Full Ingredient List

Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Glyceryl Laurate SE in your formulation.