Is Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax safe in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax (CAS 136097-93-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifier; Surfactant (surface active agent). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Emulsifier; Surfactant (surface active agent)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Animal-derived (beeswax) non-ionic emulsifier; not vegan but widely accepted in natural cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
lipid
{"cas_number": "71243-51-1", "lipid_class": "ester", "botanical_source": "synthetic/derived", "plant_part": "derived", "extraction_method": "refined", "fatty_acid_profile_main_pct": "modified wax", "omega_classification": "saturated", "comedogenicity_rating_0_5": "1", "absorption_rate": "slow", "skin_feel": "waxy", "spreadability": "excellent", "emollient_grade": "A_excellent", "primary_applicatio…
sensory
{"silky": "waxy", "smooth, glides easily": "creamy, smooth", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "soft, protected", "instant": "moderate", "low": "high", "w/o": "o/w", "very-high": "moderate", "no": "yes", "yes": "no", "light-diffusing": "matte", "1.40": "1.45", "transparent": "opaque", "colorless": "yellow", "excellent": "fair", "light": "medium", "synthetic": "botanical"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax.
Regulatory Flags
emulsifier
natural
beeswax-derived
non-vegan
Chemical Function
Emulsifier
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care - make-up and related
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax allowed in the EU?
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax do in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax functions as: Emulsifier; Surfactant (surface active agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 136097-93-3.
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