Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-4 DIISOSTEARATE/POLYHYDROXYSTEARATE/SEBACATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned; CosIng Ref No. 82532
Function
Emulsifying agent; emulsion stabilizing; surfactant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not FDA-restricted; covered by CIR polyglyceryl fatty acid ester class assessment

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Complex multi-acid ester requiring batch-to-batch consistency verification of acid ratio; plant or synthetic origin should be confirmed for COSMOS and ECOCERT claims.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate safe in cosmetics?

Complex multi-acid ester requiring batch-to-batch consistency verification of acid ratio; plant or synthetic origin should be confirmed for COSMOS and ECOCERT claims. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate allowed in the EU?

Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate functions as: Emulsifying agent; emulsion stabilizing; surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned; CosIng Ref No. 82532.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate?

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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