Glycol Ricinoleate

INCI: GLYCOL RICINOLEATE

CAS Number
106-17-2
Function
Emollient, surfactant–emulsifying, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR reviewed and found safe in current practices of use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CIR Expert Panel concluded Glycol Ricinoleate is safe as a cosmetic ingredient with no significant concerns at cosmetic use levels.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glycol Ricinoleate safe in cosmetics?

CIR Expert Panel concluded Glycol Ricinoleate is safe as a cosmetic ingredient with no significant concerns at cosmetic use levels. The EU classifies Glycol Ricinoleate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Glycol Ricinoleate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Glycol Ricinoleate do in cosmetics?

Glycol Ricinoleate functions as: Emollient, surfactant–emulsifying, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 106-17-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Glycol Ricinoleate?

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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