Polyglyceryl-20 Octadecabehenate/Hydroxystearate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-20 OCTADECABEHENATE/HYDROXYSTEARATE

CAS Number
Not assigned (polymeric mixture)
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying; skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-reviewed (2016/2023) — safe as used 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

No safety concerns identified; complex mixed ester — ensure supplier CoA confirms composition consistency

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-20 Octadecabehenate/Hydroxystearate safe in cosmetics?

No safety concerns identified; complex mixed ester — ensure supplier CoA confirms composition consistency The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-20 Octadecabehenate/Hydroxystearate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyglyceryl-20 Octadecabehenate/Hydroxystearate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Polyglyceryl-20 Octadecabehenate/Hydroxystearate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-20 Octadecabehenate/Hydroxystearate functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying; skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymeric mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-20 Octadecabehenate/Hydroxystearate?

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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