Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-3 DICITRATE/STEARATE

CAS Number
Not widely published in public databases (proprietary Evonik ingredient, trade name Tego Care PBS 6)
Function
Surfactant–cleansing, surfactant–emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR group assessment of polyglyceryl fatty acid esters applies (2023); safe when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Animal/synthetic origin noted in CosIng—verify sourcing for vegan/cruelty-free claims. Confirm CAS with supplier COA.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate safe in cosmetics?

Animal/synthetic origin noted in CosIng—verify sourcing for vegan/cruelty-free claims. Confirm CAS with supplier COA. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate functions as: Surfactant–cleansing, surfactant–emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published in public databases (proprietary Evonik ingredient, trade name Tego Care PBS 6).

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate?

not established 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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