Polyglyceryl-6 Trilaurate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-6 TRILAURATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (polymeric mixture of hexaglycerol trilaurate)
Function
Cleansing, skin conditioning (emollient), surfactant (cleansing and emulsifying)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics; polyglyceryl esters also allowed as direct food additives (21 CFR 172.854)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Must be formulated to be non-irritating (CIR stipulation); potential residual free glycerol and fatty acid soaps as trace impurities

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-6 Trilaurate safe in cosmetics?

Must be formulated to be non-irritating (CIR stipulation); potential residual free glycerol and fatty acid soaps as trace impurities The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-6 Trilaurate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyglyceryl-6 Trilaurate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Polyglyceryl-6 Trilaurate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-6 Trilaurate functions as: Cleansing, skin conditioning (emollient), surfactant (cleansing and emulsifying). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (polymeric mixture of hexaglycerol trilaurate).

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

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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