Polyglyceryl-6 Sesquistearate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-6 SESQUISTEARATE

CAS Number
112939-69-2
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying; skin conditioning – emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

One of the few polyglyceryl-6 multi-esters with a registered CAS number. Standard stearic acid chain with low reactivity concerns.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-6 Sesquistearate safe in cosmetics?

One of the few polyglyceryl-6 multi-esters with a registered CAS number. Standard stearic acid chain with low reactivity concerns. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-6 Sesquistearate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyglyceryl-6 Sesquistearate allowed in the EU?

Polyglyceryl-6 Sesquistearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyglyceryl-6 Sesquistearate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-6 Sesquistearate functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying; skin conditioning – emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 112939-69-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-6 Sesquistearate?

not established 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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