Is Polyglyceryl-10 Heptastearate safe in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-10 Heptastearate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Polyglyceryl-10 Heptastearate
INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-10 HEPTASTEARATE
Polyglyceryl-10 Heptastearate (CAS Not individually assigned (generic: 37349-34-1 for polyglyceryl stearates)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not individually assigned (generic: 37349-34-1 for polyglyceryl stearates)
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Function
Skin conditioning – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying agent
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR reviewed (2023) — safe in present practices of use when formulated to be non-irritating
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyglyceryl-10 Heptastearate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Polyglyceryl-10 Heptastearate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyglyceryl-10 Heptastearate allowed in the EU?
Polyglyceryl-10 Heptastearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyglyceryl-10 Heptastearate do in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-10 Heptastearate functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (generic: 37349-34-1 for polyglyceryl stearates).
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