Excellent Emulsifier

Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-3 STEARATE

CAS Number
27321-72-8
Function
Emulsifying (O/W), Skin Conditioning, Moisturizing
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes VCRP listed. CIR 2023 safe as used 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

Safe as used per CIR 2023. Non-ionic O/W emulsifier and PEG-free alternative derived from plant-based glycerol and stearic acid with no systemic toxicity or sensitization concerns.

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate safe in cosmetics?

Safe as used per CIR 2023. Non-ionic O/W emulsifier and PEG-free alternative derived from plant-based glycerol and stearic acid with no systemic toxicity or sensitization concerns. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate functions as: Emulsifying (O/W), Skin Conditioning, Moisturizing. It is classified as a Emulsifier in our database. CAS number: 27321-72-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-3 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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