Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Relatively new ingredient with limited independent safety literature; described as a polypropanediol-4 esterified derivative. Obtain supplier safety data sheet with full toxicological summary for COSMOS/GMP documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polypropanediol-5 Stearate safe in cosmetics?
Relatively new ingredient with limited independent safety literature; described as a polypropanediol-4 esterified derivative. Obtain supplier safety data sheet with full toxicological summary for COSMOS/GMP documentation. The EU classifies Polypropanediol-5 Stearate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Polypropanediol-5 Stearate allowed in the EU?
Polypropanediol-5 Stearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polypropanediol-5 Stearate do in cosmetics?
Polypropanediol-5 Stearate functions as: Surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not published in available sources.
What is the Margin of Safety for Polypropanediol-5 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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