Polyglyceryl-4 Tristearate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-4 TRISTEARATE

CAS Number
Not assigned (polymeric mixture)
Function
Skin conditioning – emollient; Surfactant – emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not prohibited or restricted by FDA; CIR-reviewed as safe with qualifications

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Formulate to be non-irritating per CIR qualification

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-4 Tristearate safe in cosmetics?

Formulate to be non-irritating per CIR qualification The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-4 Tristearate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyglyceryl-4 Tristearate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Polyglyceryl-4 Tristearate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-4 Tristearate functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient; Surfactant – emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymeric mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-4 Tristearate?

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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