Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-3 RICINOLEATE

CAS Number
29894-35-7 (generic)
Function
Skin-conditioning agent – emollient; Surfactant – emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: Safe in present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating (2023); polyglyceryl esters also permitted as food additives under 21 CFR 172.854

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

May contain trace diethylene glycol (DEG) from polyglycerol synthesis — verify supplier COA for DEG <0.1%

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate safe in cosmetics?

May contain trace diethylene glycol (DEG) from polyglycerol synthesis — verify supplier COA for DEG <0.1% The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent – emollient; Surfactant – emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 29894-35-7 (generic).

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

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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