Glycol Hydroxystearate

INCI: GLYCOL HYDROXYSTEARATE

CAS Number
33907-47-0 (commonly cited)
Function
Opacifying, skin conditioning, emollient, surfactant-emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Castor oil derivative generally well-tolerated; used as opacifier at typically low concentrations; covered under glycol ester class read-across.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glycol Hydroxystearate safe in cosmetics?

Castor oil derivative generally well-tolerated; used as opacifier at typically low concentrations; covered under glycol ester class read-across. The EU classifies Glycol Hydroxystearate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Glycol Hydroxystearate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Glycol Hydroxystearate do in cosmetics?

Glycol Hydroxystearate functions as: Opacifying, skin conditioning, emollient, surfactant-emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 33907-47-0 (commonly cited).

What is the Margin of Safety for Glycol Hydroxystearate?

not established 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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