Is Glyceryl Stearate SE safe in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Stearate SE has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Glyceryl Stearate SE
Also known as: Octadecanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol, 1-Stearoyl-rac-glycerol, EINECS 234-325-6, Glyceryl stearates
Glyceryl Stearate SE (CAS 11099-07-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifier; Lubricating agent; No specific technical function; Softener and. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Emulsifier; Lubricating agent; No specific technical function; Softener and conditioner; Surfactant (surface active agent)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: S - IJT 23(Suppl. 2):55-94, 2004; IJT 39(S3):93-126, 2020
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glyceryl Stearate SE.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
10 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
baby_pediatric
{"cas_number": "CAS-FUNC-20", "ingredient_class": "other", "pediatric_safety_rating": "good", "minimum_age_months": "3", "neonatal_safe": "no", "premature_infant_safe": "insufficient_data", "skin_barrier_maturity_consideration": "Functional ingredient - generally safe", "transepidermal_absorption_risk_pediatric": "low", "systemic_exposure_concern_pediatric": "low", "dose_per_kg_body_weight_concern…
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "2", "irritancy_rating": "1", "skin_type_suitability": "dry,combination,normal", "acne_safe": "caution", "source": "Self-emulsifying"}
concentration
{"min_concentration_pct": "2.0", "max_concentration_pct": "8.0", "typical_concentration_pct": "5.0", "product_type": "Body Lotion", "function_at_concentration": "Emulsifier", "source": "CIR Safety Assessment"}
emulsifier
{"cas_number": "123-94-4", "ingredient_class": "O/W_emulsifier,co_emulsifier", "chemical_type": "glyceryl_ester", "HLB_value": "5.8", "HLB_required_for_oil_phase": "5-8", "emulsion_type_primary": "O/W", "droplet_size_typical_um": "3-8", "surface_tension_reduction_mN_m": "20-22", "interfacial_tension_reduction": "20-25", "foam_formation": "low", "foam_stability": "low", "liquid_crystal_formation": …
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_value": "5.8", "hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "o_w", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.45-0.60", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "electrostatic_steric", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "cetyl_alcohol,stearic_acid", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "20-40", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "60-80", "electrolyte_tolerance": "high", "pH_emulsion_stability_range": "5.0-10.0", "viscosity_bui…
pediatric_safety
{"safe_for_newborn_0_6m": "yes", "safe_for_infant_6_12m": "yes", "safe_for_toddler_1_3y": "yes", "safe_for_child_3_12y": "yes", "safe_for_teen_12_18y": "yes", "pediatric_max_concentration_pct": "10.0", "adult_max_concentration_pct": "10.0", "pediatric_dermal_absorption_factor": "minimal", "diaper_area_safe": "yes", "pediatric_allergy_prevalence": "low", "banned_in_children_products_eu": "no", "ban…
ph_stability
{"optimal_ph_min": "5.0", "optimal_ph_max": "8.0", "stable_ph_min": "4.0", "stable_ph_max": "9.0", "degrades_above_ph": "10.0", "degrades_below_ph": "3.5", "ph_dependent_function": "Self-emulsifying grade", "formulation_note": "Contains soap for self-emulsification", "source": "Formulation literature"}
regulatory
{"eu_status": "allowed", "us_status": "allowed"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Lubricating agent
No specific technical function
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Glyceryl Stearate SE.
Regulatory Flags
eu-unrestricted
no-sccs-opinion
cir-approved
gras-fda
natural-origin
eu_children_restricted
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
Octadecanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol
1-Stearoyl-rac-glycerol
EINECS 234-325-6
Glyceryl stearates
Chemical Function
Emulsifier
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - general moisturizing - hand/body lotion
children; Europe; Personal care - body hygiene - body wash
children; Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care - liniment
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Canada; pharmaceutical
SCIL (9/2019)
Cleaning products and household care - laundry and fabric treatment - laundry detergent; Europe
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glyceryl Stearate SE allowed in the EU?
Glyceryl Stearate SE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glyceryl Stearate SE do in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Stearate SE functions as: Emulsifier; Lubricating agent; No specific technical function; Softener and conditioner; Surfactant (surface active agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 11099-07-3.
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