Is Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate safe in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-2 STEARATE
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate (CAS 12694-22-3; 9009-32-9 (generic)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin-conditioning agent – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin-conditioning agent – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying agent
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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