Is Glyceryl Pentadecanoate safe in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Pentadecanoate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Glyceryl Pentadecanoate
INCI: GLYCERYL PENTADECANOATE
Glyceryl Pentadecanoate (CAS Not individually assigned (monoester of glycerin and pentadecanoic acid, C15:0)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin-conditioning agent, emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not individually assigned (monoester of glycerin and pentadecanoic acid, C15:0)
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Function
Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — included in CIR glyceryl monoesters group assessment; concluded safe (2004)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glyceryl Pentadecanoate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Glyceryl Pentadecanoate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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