Is Glycol Palmitate safe in cosmetics?
Glycol Palmitate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Emulsifier
Glycol Palmitate
INCI: GLYCOL PALMITATE
Glycol Palmitate (CAS 4219-49-2) is a cosmetic emulsifier functioning as Surfactant-Emulsifying, Opacifying, Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant-Emulsifying, Opacifying, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-hydroxyethyl hexadecanoate
InChIKey
BXCRLBBIZJSWNS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No individual CIR assessment. Read-across from Glycol Stearate/Distearate (CIR safe up to 10%).
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glycol Palmitate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Glycol Palmitate.
Regulatory Flags
epa_safer_alternative
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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