Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Lauric acid (C12) is naturally abundant in coconut/palm kernel oil and is generally non-irritating. No specific safety flags for this ester.. The laurate (C12) chain makes this variant lighter than stearate or isostearate-based glucose esters. Good for formulations requiring moderate emulsification with a lighter feel.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Glucose Sesquilaurate safe in cosmetics?
Lauric acid (C12) is naturally abundant in coconut/palm kernel oil and is generally non-irritating. No specific safety flags for this ester.. The laurate (C12) chain makes this variant lighter than stearate or isostearate-based glucose esters. Good for formulations requiring moderate emulsification with a lighter feel. The EU classifies Methyl Glucose Sesquilaurate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methyl Glucose Sesquilaurate allowed in the EU?
Methyl Glucose Sesquilaurate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Glucose Sesquilaurate do in cosmetics?
Methyl Glucose Sesquilaurate functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient, emulsifying surfactant.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed in retrieved sources - check CosIng directly or supplier documentation..
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Glucose Sesquilaurate?
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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