Potassium Glyceryl Tricetearate/Citrate

INCI: POTASSIUM GLYCERYL TRICETEARATE/CITRATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (complex ester salt)
Function
Skin conditioning agent, viscosity controlling agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted under general cosmetic regulations

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Limited standalone safety data; rely on read-across from glyceryl stearate citrate family with mildly comedogenic potential on highly sensitive skin.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Glyceryl Tricetearate/Citrate safe in cosmetics?

Limited standalone safety data; rely on read-across from glyceryl stearate citrate family with mildly comedogenic potential on highly sensitive skin. The EU classifies Potassium Glyceryl Tricetearate/Citrate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Potassium Glyceryl Tricetearate/Citrate allowed in the EU?

Potassium Glyceryl Tricetearate/Citrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Potassium Glyceryl Tricetearate/Citrate do in cosmetics?

Potassium Glyceryl Tricetearate/Citrate functions as: Skin conditioning agent, viscosity controlling agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (complex ester salt).

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Glyceryl Tricetearate/Citrate?

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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