Is Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-4 Esters safe in cosmetics?
Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-4 Esters has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-4 Esters
INCI: SHEA BUTTER POLYGLYCERYL-4 ESTERS
Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-4 Esters (CAS Not publicly assigned (polyglycerin-4 transesterification product of shea butter)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifying agent (O/W), skin conditioning; intermediate HLB in the. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (polyglycerin-4 transesterification product of shea butter)
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Function
Emulsifying agent (O/W), skin conditioning; intermediate HLB in the polyglyceryl shea ester series
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Listed in PCPC/INCI dictionary; covered under CIR polyglyceryl fatty acid ester safety assessment — safe as used
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-4 Esters allowed in the EU?
Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-4 Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-4 Esters do in cosmetics?
Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-4 Esters functions as: Emulsifying agent (O/W), skin conditioning; intermediate HLB in the polyglyceryl shea ester series. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (polyglycerin-4 transesterification product of shea butter).
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