Glyceryl Palmitate/Stearate

INCI: GLYCERYL PALMITATE/STEARATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (mixture of C16/C18 monoesters)
Function
Skin-conditioning agent — emollient; surfactant — emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 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 (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Safety derived from structural class as glyceryl monoester; no photosensitization concern based on non-chromophoric UV absorption profile.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glyceryl Palmitate/Stearate safe in cosmetics?

Safety derived from structural class as glyceryl monoester; no photosensitization concern based on non-chromophoric UV absorption profile. The EU classifies Glyceryl Palmitate/Stearate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

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).

What is the Margin of Safety for Glyceryl Palmitate/Stearate?

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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