Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Well-tolerated; oleic acid is a common skin-compatible fatty acid. No significant safety flags reported.. Oleate (C18:1 unsaturated) provides a fluid, spreadable emulsion. The unsaturation in the oleic acid chain gives slightly different rheological properties compared to the saturated stearate variant - generally softer textures and easier spreading.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Glucose Sesquioleate safe in cosmetics?
Well-tolerated; oleic acid is a common skin-compatible fatty acid. No significant safety flags reported.. Oleate (C18:1 unsaturated) provides a fluid, spreadable emulsion. The unsaturation in the oleic acid chain gives slightly different rheological properties compared to the saturated stearate variant - generally softer textures and easier spreading. The EU classifies Methyl Glucose Sesquioleate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methyl Glucose Sesquioleate allowed in the EU?
Methyl Glucose Sesquioleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Glucose Sesquioleate do in cosmetics?
Methyl Glucose Sesquioleate functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient, emulsifying surfactant.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 86893-19-8 (listed in some supplier databases; verify via CosIng)..
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Glucose Sesquioleate?
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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