Glyceryl Pentadecanoate

INCI: GLYCERYL PENTADECANOATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (monoester of glycerin and pentadecanoic acid, C15:0)
Function
Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” included in CIR glyceryl monoesters group 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

Extremely rare in commercial cosmetics with safety supported by read-across from CIR glyceryl monoesters group assessment; no ingredient-specific studies exist.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glyceryl Pentadecanoate safe in cosmetics?

Extremely rare in commercial cosmetics with safety supported by read-across from CIR glyceryl monoesters group assessment; no ingredient-specific studies exist. The EU classifies Glyceryl Pentadecanoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Glyceryl Pentadecanoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Glyceryl Pentadecanoate do in cosmetics?

Glyceryl Pentadecanoate 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 pentadecanoic acid, C15:0).

What is the Margin of Safety for Glyceryl Pentadecanoate?

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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