Is 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate safe in cosmetics?
3-Glyceryl Ascorbate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
3-Glyceryl Ascorbate
INCI: 3-GLYCERYL ASCORBATE
3-Glyceryl Ascorbate (CAS 1120360-11-3 (active), supplied as a blend with glycerin (56-81-5) and water (7732-18-5)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning (melanin inhibition, collagen. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
1120360-11-3 (active), supplied as a blend with glycerin (56-81-5) and water (7732-18-5)
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Function
Antioxidant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning (melanin inhibition, collagen synthesis support)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate allowed in the EU?
3-Glyceryl Ascorbate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate do in cosmetics?
3-Glyceryl Ascorbate functions as: Antioxidant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning (melanin inhibition, collagen synthesis support). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1120360-11-3 (active), supplied as a blend with glycerin (56-81-5) and water (7732-18-5).
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