Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-6 Esters

INCI: SHEA BUTTER POLYGLYCERYL-6 ESTERS

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (polyglycerin-6 transesterification product of shea butter)
Function
O/W emulsifier, anti-aging agent, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, nourishing, skin restoring; commercially available as Phytocare KT
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Listed in PCPC/INCI dictionary; CIR-assessed as part of polyglyceryl fatty acid esters โ€” safe as used

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

None significant. Alkaline pH (8โ€“10) of neat material โ€” formulation pH must be adjusted accordingly. Excellent compatibility with physical sunscreens and pigments

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-6 Esters safe in cosmetics?

None significant. Alkaline pH (8โ€“10) of neat material โ€” formulation pH must be adjusted accordingly. Excellent compatibility with physical sunscreens and pigments The EU classifies Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-6 Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-6 Esters allowed in the EU?

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

What does Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-6 Esters do in cosmetics?

Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-6 Esters functions as: O/W emulsifier, anti-aging agent, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, nourishing, skin restoring; commercially available as Phytocare KT. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (polyglycerin-6 transesterification product of shea butter).

What is the Margin of Safety for Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-6 Esters?

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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