Polyglyceryl-10 Heptahydroxystearate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-10 HEPTAHYDROXYSTEARATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned
Function
Skin conditioning agent, emollient, emulsifying surfactant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed (2023) โ€” safe in present practices of use when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

China CFDA lists maximum historical use at 2%; hydroxystearic acid moiety increases polarity โ€” verify emulsion stability at target pH

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-10 Heptahydroxystearate safe in cosmetics?

China CFDA lists maximum historical use at 2%; hydroxystearic acid moiety increases polarity โ€” verify emulsion stability at target pH The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-10 Heptahydroxystearate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyglyceryl-10 Heptahydroxystearate allowed in the EU?

Polyglyceryl-10 Heptahydroxystearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyglyceryl-10 Heptahydroxystearate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-10 Heptahydroxystearate functions as: Skin conditioning agent, emollient, emulsifying surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-10 Heptahydroxystearate?

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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