Polyglyceryl-5 Tribehenate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-5 TRIBEHENATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned
Function
Skin-conditioning agent – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying agent (W/O co-emulsifier, consistency factor)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not FDA-restricted; CIR assessed safe (2023) with qualification

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Must be formulated to be non-irritating; very high melting point requires adequate heat for incorporation

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-5 Tribehenate safe in cosmetics?

Must be formulated to be non-irritating; very high melting point requires adequate heat for incorporation The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-5 Tribehenate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyglyceryl-5 Tribehenate allowed in the EU?

Polyglyceryl-5 Tribehenate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyglyceryl-5 Tribehenate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-5 Tribehenate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying agent (W/O co-emulsifier, consistency factor). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-5 Tribehenate?

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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