Is Glyceryl Oleate SE safe in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Oleate SE has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Glyceryl Oleate SE
INCI: GLYCERYL OLEATE SE
Glyceryl Oleate SE (CAS 25496-72-4 / 37220-82-9 (SE grade includes Na/K oleate salts)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifier (self-emulsifying), emollient, skin conditioning, refatting agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
25496-72-4 / 37220-82-9 (SE grade includes Na/K oleate salts)
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Function
Emulsifier (self-emulsifying), emollient, skin conditioning, refatting agent
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — FDA GRAS (21 CFR 184.1505); CIR: safe as used
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glyceryl Oleate SE.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Glyceryl Oleate SE — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glyceryl Oleate SE allowed in the EU?
Glyceryl Oleate SE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glyceryl Oleate SE do in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Oleate SE functions as: Emulsifier (self-emulsifying), emollient, skin conditioning, refatting agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25496-72-4 / 37220-82-9 (SE grade includes Na/K oleate salts).
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