Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-3 DISTEARATE

CAS Number
137570-44-6
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying; skin conditioning – emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA; CIR (2016) — safe in present practices of use 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

Reported use at 3% in spray body/hand creams — inhalation exposure considered minimal (>95% particles >10 µm)

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate safe in cosmetics?

Reported use at 3% in spray body/hand creams — inhalation exposure considered minimal (>95% particles >10 µm) The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying; skin conditioning – emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 137570-44-6.

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

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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