Polyglyceryl-6 Tristearate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-6 TRISTEARATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (polymeric mixture); related mono-ester Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate carries CAS 95461-65-7
Function
Skin conditioning (emollient), surfactant (emulsifying), viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics; polyglyceryl stearates also listed as inactive ingredients in approved drug products

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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; higher melting point may require attention to processing temperatures

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-6 Tristearate safe in cosmetics?

Must be formulated to be non-irritating; higher melting point may require attention to processing temperatures The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-6 Tristearate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyglyceryl-6 Tristearate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Polyglyceryl-6 Tristearate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-6 Tristearate functions as: Skin conditioning (emollient), surfactant (emulsifying), viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (polymeric mixture); related mono-ester Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate carries CAS 95461-65-7.

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

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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