Is Glyceryl Palmitate/Stearate safe in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Palmitate/Stearate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Glyceryl Palmitate/Stearate
INCI: GLYCERYL PALMITATE/STEARATE
Glyceryl Palmitate/Stearate (CAS Not individually assigned (mixture of C16/C18 monoesters)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin-conditioning agent — emollient; surfactant — emulsifying agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not individually assigned (mixture of C16/C18 monoesters)
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Function
Skin-conditioning agent — emollient; surfactant — emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — included in CIR glyceryl monoesters safety assessment; concluded safe (2004)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glyceryl Palmitate/Stearate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Glyceryl Palmitate/Stearate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glyceryl Palmitate/Stearate allowed in the EU?
Glyceryl Palmitate/Stearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glyceryl Palmitate/Stearate do in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Palmitate/Stearate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent — emollient; surfactant — emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (mixture of C16/C18 monoesters).
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