Is Glyceryl Tetrahydrofarnesylacetate safe in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Tetrahydrofarnesylacetate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Glyceryl Tetrahydrofarnesylacetate
INCI: GLYCERYL TETRAHYDROFARNESYLACETATE
Glyceryl Tetrahydrofarnesylacetate (CAS Not established (listed in CosIng; no single CAS assigned)) 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 established (listed in CosIng; no single CAS assigned)
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Function
Skin conditioning agent – emollient
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not prohibited or restricted under 21 CFR; no specific monograph
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glyceryl Tetrahydrofarnesylacetate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Glyceryl Tetrahydrofarnesylacetate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glyceryl Tetrahydrofarnesylacetate allowed in the EU?
Glyceryl Tetrahydrofarnesylacetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glyceryl Tetrahydrofarnesylacetate do in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Tetrahydrofarnesylacetate functions as: Skin conditioning agent – emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not established (listed in CosIng; no single CAS assigned).
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