Is Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate safe in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate (CAS 187339-62-4) is a cosmetic emulsifier functioning as Emulsifying (O/W). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsifying (O/W)
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
VCRP listed. CIR 2023: Safe when formulated to be non-irritating.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Lists
Canada
Personal care
Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: Obligations to provide information apply. These obligations are: 1. A person introducing this chemical must tell us in writing within 28 calendar days if any of the following circumstances have occurred in relation to their introduction (importation or manufacture): a. the introduction volume of the chemical exceeds 1...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate allowed in the EU?
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate do in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate functions as: Emulsifying (O/W). It is classified as a Emulsifier in our database. CAS number: 187339-62-4.
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