Polyglyceryl-3 Dilaurate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-3 DILAURATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned; related mono-ester CAS: 51033-31-9 (Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate)
Function
Skin conditioning – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not explicitly named in the 2023 CIR 274-ingredient list; safety supported by read-across from Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate and Polyglyceryl-4/5/10 Dilaurate (all CIR-reviewed)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Absent from CIR 2023 named ingredient list; for a formal CPSR, safety assessor must justify inclusion via read-across documentation from related polyglyceryl esters.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-3 Dilaurate safe in cosmetics?

Absent from CIR 2023 named ingredient list; for a formal CPSR, safety assessor must justify inclusion via read-across documentation from related polyglyceryl esters. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-3 Dilaurate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyglyceryl-3 Dilaurate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Polyglyceryl-3 Dilaurate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-3 Dilaurate functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned; related mono-ester CAS: 51033-31-9 (Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate).

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-3 Dilaurate?

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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