Is Glyceryl Stearates safe in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Stearates has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Glyceryl Stearates
INCI: GLYCERYL STEARATES
Glyceryl Stearates (CAS 11099-07-3 / 85666-92-8 (mixed mono-, di-, and triglycerides of stearic acid); see also 31566-31-1 for the monoester) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifier, skin conditioning agent, emollient, surfactant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
11099-07-3 / 85666-92-8 (mixed mono-, di-, and triglycerides of stearic acid); see also 31566-31-1 for the monoester
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Function
Emulsifier, skin conditioning agent, emollient, surfactant
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted as GRAS direct food additive (21 CFR 184.1324); CIR concluded safe (1982, reaffirmed 2015)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glyceryl Stearates.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Glyceryl Stearates — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glyceryl Stearates allowed in the EU?
Glyceryl Stearates EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glyceryl Stearates do in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Stearates functions as: Emulsifier, skin conditioning agent, emollient, surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 11099-07-3 / 85666-92-8 (mixed mono-, di-, and triglycerides of stearic acid); see also 31566-31-1 for the monoester.
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