Glycol Stearate

INCI: GLYCOL STEARATE

CAS Number
111-60-4
Function
Emollient, emulsifying agent, opacifier, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR assessed safe; no 21 CFR restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

None significant; low acute oral toxicity, non-comedogenic

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

eu_children_restricted epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glycol Stearate safe in cosmetics?

None significant; low acute oral toxicity, non-comedogenic The EU classifies Glycol Stearate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Glycol Stearate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Glycol Stearate do in cosmetics?

Glycol Stearate functions as: Emollient, emulsifying agent, opacifier, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 111-60-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Glycol Stearate?

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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