Glyceryl Palmitoleate

INCI: GLYCERYL PALMITOLEATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (monoester of glycerin and palmitoleic acid)
Function
Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

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
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Contains one double bond (palmitoleic acid C16:1 Δ9) with potential for oxidative degradation; store under inert atmosphere. UV absorption λmax 238 nm, λmin 270/280 nm.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glyceryl Palmitoleate safe in cosmetics?

Contains one double bond (palmitoleic acid C16:1 Δ9) with potential for oxidative degradation; store under inert atmosphere. UV absorption λmax 238 nm, λmin 270/280 nm. The EU classifies Glyceryl Palmitoleate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Glyceryl Palmitoleate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Glyceryl Palmitoleate do in cosmetics?

Glyceryl Palmitoleate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (monoester of glycerin and palmitoleic acid).

What is the Margin of Safety for Glyceryl Palmitoleate?

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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