Good Emulsifier

Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-6 STEARATE

CAS Number
95461-65-7
Function
Skin conditioning, non-ionic O/W emulsifier
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR safe as used (274-ingredient polyglyceryl class review). FDA food additive 21 CFR 172.854.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Plant-derived O/W emulsifier assessed safe in CIR 274-ester class review. COSMOS-eligible.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate safe in cosmetics?

Plant-derived O/W emulsifier assessed safe in CIR 274-ester class review. COSMOS-eligible. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate functions as: Skin conditioning, non-ionic O/W emulsifier. It is classified as a Emulsifier in our database. CAS number: 95461-65-7.

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

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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