Pentaisostearoyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate

INCI: PENTAISOSTEAROYL 3-GLYCERYL ASCORBATE

CAS Number
Not publicly established (proprietary lipophilic vitamin C derivative)
Function
Antioxidant, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted. Glyceryl ascorbate backbone assessed by CIR. Isostearic acid moiety well characterized.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

pH-sensitive ascorbate derivative that degrades at high pH; use at pH 3.5โ€“6.0. Potential for yellowing on oxidation. Limited published toxicological data specific to this ester; a robust CPSR would require supplier-provided safety data.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pentaisostearoyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate safe in cosmetics?

pH-sensitive ascorbate derivative that degrades at high pH; use at pH 3.5โ€“6.0. Potential for yellowing on oxidation. Limited published toxicological data specific to this ester; a robust CPSR would require supplier-provided safety data. The EU classifies Pentaisostearoyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Pentaisostearoyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate allowed in the EU?

Pentaisostearoyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Pentaisostearoyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate do in cosmetics?

Pentaisostearoyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate functions as: Antioxidant, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly established (proprietary lipophilic vitamin C derivative).

What is the Margin of Safety for Pentaisostearoyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate?

adequate 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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