Glyceryl Linolenate

INCI: GLYCERYL LINOLENATE

CAS Number
18465-99-1
Function
Skin Conditioning — Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR concluded safe in present practices of use and concentration (2004, reaffirmed 2020); 2025 re-review ongoing

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CIR-safe omega-3 monoglyceride emollient with COSMOS compatibility; highly oxidation-prone requiring antioxidant protection and inert storage; no EU or US restrictions.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

emollient omega-3 cir-assessed cosmos-compatible oxidation-prone no-sccs-opinion 2025-re-review-ongoing

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glyceryl Linolenate safe in cosmetics?

CIR-safe omega-3 monoglyceride emollient with COSMOS compatibility; highly oxidation-prone requiring antioxidant protection and inert storage; no EU or US restrictions. The EU classifies Glyceryl Linolenate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Glyceryl Linolenate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Glyceryl Linolenate do in cosmetics?

Glyceryl Linolenate functions as: Skin Conditioning — Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 18465-99-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Glyceryl Linolenate?

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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