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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Very low. Under review by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) panel. Glucose esters of fatty acids have a strong safety record.. Trade name Isolan IS. Molecular weight ~460.6 g/mol. The isostearic acid chain provides branched-chain emolliency, yielding excellent skin feel without greasiness. Particularly effective in W/O emulsion systems where it acts as both emulsifier and co-emollient.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Glucose Isostearate safe in cosmetics?
Very low. Under review by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) panel. Glucose esters of fatty acids have a strong safety record.. Trade name Isolan IS. Molecular weight ~460.6 g/mol. The isostearic acid chain provides branched-chain emolliency, yielding excellent skin feel without greasiness. Particularly effective in W/O emulsion systems where it acts as both emulsifier and co-emollient. The EU classifies Methyl Glucose Isostearate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methyl Glucose Isostearate allowed in the EU?
Methyl Glucose Isostearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Glucose Isostearate do in cosmetics?
Methyl Glucose Isostearate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, emulsifier.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 206451-21-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Glucose Isostearate?
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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