Polyglyceryl-4 Almondate/Shea Butterate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-4 ALMONDATE/SHEA BUTTERATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-assessed 2023 — safe in present practices of use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Tree nut (almond) origin may trigger EU allergen labelling obligations depending on jurisdictional interpretation; supplier protein assay recommended to confirm absence of Prunus dulcis protein residue.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-4 Almondate/Shea Butterate safe in cosmetics?

Tree nut (almond) origin may trigger EU allergen labelling obligations depending on jurisdictional interpretation; supplier protein assay recommended to confirm absence of Prunus dulcis protein residue. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-4 Almondate/Shea Butterate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Polyglyceryl-4 Almondate/Shea Butterate allowed in the EU?

Polyglyceryl-4 Almondate/Shea Butterate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyglyceryl-4 Almondate/Shea Butterate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-4 Almondate/Shea Butterate functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-4 Almondate/Shea Butterate?

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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