Polyglyceryl-20 Docosabehenate/Oleate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-20 DOCOSABEHENATE/OLEATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying agent; skin-conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA; CIR-assessed safe (2016/2023)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Oleate chains susceptible to oxidation — antioxidant protection recommended in formulation

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-20 Docosabehenate/Oleate safe in cosmetics?

Oleate chains susceptible to oxidation — antioxidant protection recommended in formulation The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-20 Docosabehenate/Oleate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyglyceryl-20 Docosabehenate/Oleate allowed in the EU?

Polyglyceryl-20 Docosabehenate/Oleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyglyceryl-20 Docosabehenate/Oleate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-20 Docosabehenate/Oleate functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying agent; skin-conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-20 Docosabehenate/Oleate?

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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