Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Permitted without restriction. Safety supported by read-across from Glycol Stearate/Distearate with acute oral LD50 >5,000 mg/kg. Monitor CoA for 1,4-dioxane in ethylene glycol-derived esters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glycol Palmitate safe in cosmetics?
Permitted without restriction. Safety supported by read-across from Glycol Stearate/Distearate with acute oral LD50 >5,000 mg/kg. Monitor CoA for 1,4-dioxane in ethylene glycol-derived esters. The EU classifies Glycol Palmitate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Glycol Palmitate allowed in the EU?
Glycol Palmitate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glycol Palmitate do in cosmetics?
Glycol Palmitate functions as: Surfactant-Emulsifying, Opacifying, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a Emulsifier in our database. CAS number: 4219-49-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Glycol Palmitate?
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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