Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Skin-conditioning emollient and emulsifying agent; must be formulated to be non-irritating as highly lipophilic material may affect emulsion stability at high concentrations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyglyceryl-5 Pentamyristate safe in cosmetics?
Skin-conditioning emollient and emulsifying agent; must be formulated to be non-irritating as highly lipophilic material may affect emulsion stability at high concentrations. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-5 Pentamyristate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Polyglyceryl-5 Pentamyristate allowed in the EU?
Polyglyceryl-5 Pentamyristate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyglyceryl-5 Pentamyristate do in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-5 Pentamyristate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent – emollient; 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-5 Pentamyristate?
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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