Glyceryl Myristate

INCI: GLYCERYL MYRISTATE

CAS Number
589-68-4
Function
Skin Conditioning — Emollient; Surfactant — Emulsifying Agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA cosmetic restrictions; mono- and diglycerides class holds GRAS status under 21 CFR 184.1505 for food use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

CIR-safe emollient and emulsifier with no EU or US restrictions; not classified under GHS.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

emollient emulsifier cir-assessed echa-not-classified no-sccs-opinion gras-class

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glyceryl Myristate safe in cosmetics?

CIR-safe emollient and emulsifier with no EU or US restrictions; not classified under GHS. The EU classifies Glyceryl Myristate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Glyceryl Myristate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Glyceryl Myristate do in cosmetics?

Glyceryl Myristate functions as: Skin Conditioning — Emollient; Surfactant — Emulsifying Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 589-68-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Glyceryl Myristate?

not established 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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