Polyglyceryl-3 Di-Hydroxystearate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-3 DI-HYDROXYSTEARATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (covered under polyglyceryl fatty acid esters group)
Function
Skin conditioning – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: Safe in present practices when formulated to be non-irritating (2023, included in 274-ingredient group)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Hydroxystearic acid is well-characterized with no significant safety concerns.

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-3 Di-Hydroxystearate safe in cosmetics?

Hydroxystearic acid is well-characterized with no significant safety concerns. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-3 Di-Hydroxystearate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Polyglyceryl-3 Di-Hydroxystearate allowed in the EU?

Polyglyceryl-3 Di-Hydroxystearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyglyceryl-3 Di-Hydroxystearate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-3 Di-Hydroxystearate functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (covered under polyglyceryl fatty acid esters group).

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-3 Di-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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