Glyceryl Triacetyl Hydroxystearate

INCI: GLYCERYL TRIACETYL HYDROXYSTEARATE

CAS Number
27233-00-7
Function
Skin conditioning agent – occlusive/emollient; viscosity increasing agent – nonaqueous
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no CFR restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Very low reported use level in leave-on products (max ~0.088%). No significant safety concerns at current use levels. Standard purity and heavy metals testing applies.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glyceryl Triacetyl Hydroxystearate safe in cosmetics?

Very low reported use level in leave-on products (max ~0.088%). No significant safety concerns at current use levels. Standard purity and heavy metals testing applies. The EU classifies Glyceryl Triacetyl Hydroxystearate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Glyceryl Triacetyl Hydroxystearate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Glyceryl Triacetyl Hydroxystearate do in cosmetics?

Glyceryl Triacetyl Hydroxystearate functions as: Skin conditioning agent – occlusive/emollient; viscosity increasing agent – nonaqueous. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 27233-00-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Glyceryl Triacetyl Hydroxystearate?

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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