Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-2 STEARATE

CAS Number
12694-22-3; 9009-32-9 (generic)
Function
Skin-conditioning agent – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: Safe when formulated to be non-irritating (2023); polyglyceryl stearates are GRAS food additives per 21 CFR 172.854

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate is a well-tolerated emulsifying agent with established safety profile and adequate margin of safety for cosmetic use.

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate safe in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate is a well-tolerated emulsifying agent with established safety profile and adequate margin of safety for cosmetic use. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate allowed in the EU?

Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 12694-22-3; 9009-32-9 (generic).

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate?

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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