Is Glyceryl/Sorbitol Oleate/Hydroxystearate safe in cosmetics?
Glyceryl/Sorbitol Oleate/Hydroxystearate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Glyceryl/Sorbitol Oleate/Hydroxystearate
INCI: GLYCERYL/SORBITOL OLEATE/HYDROXYSTEARATE
Glyceryl/Sorbitol Oleate/Hydroxystearate (CAS Not assigned (defined mixture of glyceryl monoesters)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifier, skin-conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not assigned (defined mixture of glyceryl monoesters)
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Function
Emulsifier, skin-conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — glyceryl monoesters are GRAS as direct food substances (21 CFR 184); no specific CFR restriction for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glyceryl/Sorbitol Oleate/Hydroxystearate.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glyceryl/Sorbitol Oleate/Hydroxystearate allowed in the EU?
Glyceryl/Sorbitol Oleate/Hydroxystearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glyceryl/Sorbitol Oleate/Hydroxystearate do in cosmetics?
Glyceryl/Sorbitol Oleate/Hydroxystearate functions as: Emulsifier, skin-conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (defined mixture of glyceryl monoesters).
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