Polyglyceryl-5 Trimyristate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-5 TRIMYRISTATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned
Function
Skin-conditioning agent – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying agent
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

Permitted ingredient assessed as safe by CIR; should be formulated to minimize irritation potential.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-5 Trimyristate safe in cosmetics?

Permitted ingredient assessed as safe by CIR; should be formulated to minimize irritation potential. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-5 Trimyristate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyglyceryl-5 Trimyristate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Polyglyceryl-5 Trimyristate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-5 Trimyristate 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 Trimyristate?

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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