Is PEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate safe in cosmetics?
PEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
PEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate
INCI: PEG-5 GLYCERYL STEARATE
PEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate (CAS 51158-08-8 (also referenced as 32518-68-6)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant — emulsifying agent; skin conditioning — emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant — emulsifying agent; skin conditioning — emollient
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Covered under CIR PEGylated alkyl glycerides group — safe when formulated to be nonirritating. PEG Stearates also reviewed separately by CIR as safe
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for PEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
peg-ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate allowed in the EU?
PEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate do in cosmetics?
PEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate functions as: Surfactant — emulsifying agent; skin conditioning — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 51158-08-8 (also referenced as 32518-68-6).
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