Is Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides (CAS 93334-20-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Softener and conditioner; Thickening agent; Viscosity modifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Softener and conditioner; Thickening agent; Viscosity modifier
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Safe for cosmetic use; CIR has reviewed plant-derived fatty acid oils as safe
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides allowed in the EU?
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides do in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides functions as: Softener and conditioner; Thickening agent; Viscosity modifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 93334-20-4.
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