Glyceryl Stearate/Malate

INCI: GLYCERYL STEARATE/MALATE

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin conditioning agent — emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR reviewed (2004, reaffirmed 2015) as a monoglyceryl monoester; reported PCPC use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Minimal individual tox data; safety supported by read-across from the glyceryl monoester class; reported use exists in PCPC survey but at low frequency

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glyceryl Stearate/Malate safe in cosmetics?

Minimal individual tox data; safety supported by read-across from the glyceryl monoester class; reported use exists in PCPC survey but at low frequency The EU classifies Glyceryl Stearate/Malate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Glyceryl Stearate/Malate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Glyceryl Stearate/Malate do in cosmetics?

Glyceryl Stearate/Malate functions as: Skin conditioning agent — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

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

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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