Good Cosmetic Ingredient

Stearyl Gallate

INCI: STEARYL GALLATE

CAS Number
10361-12-3
Function
Antioxidant (protects formulations and skin from free radical damage)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; also FDA-approved as food additive (antioxidant)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Gallate family sensitization: shorter-chain gallates (propyl, octyl, dodecyl) are well-documented contact allergens. The C18 chain significantly reduces risk, but cross-sensitization in gallate-allergic individuals cannot be ruled out. Patch testing recommended for sensitive populations.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stearyl Gallate safe in cosmetics?

Gallate family sensitization: shorter-chain gallates (propyl, octyl, dodecyl) are well-documented contact allergens. The C18 chain significantly reduces risk, but cross-sensitization in gallate-allergic individuals cannot be ruled out. Patch testing recommended for sensitive populations. The EU classifies Stearyl Gallate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Stearyl Gallate allowed in the EU?

Stearyl Gallate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Stearyl Gallate do in cosmetics?

Stearyl Gallate functions as: Antioxidant (protects formulations and skin from free radical damage). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 10361-12-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Stearyl Gallate?

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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