Is Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate safe in cosmetics?
Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate
Also known as: UNII-6H0B1V795F, (+/-)-Bis-glyceryl ascorbate, Amitose DGA, L-Ascorbic acid, 2,3-bis-O-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-
INCI: BIS-GLYCERYL ASCORBATE
Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate (CAS 1120360-14-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant, Humectant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antioxidant, Humectant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-bis(2,3-dihydroxypropoxy)-2H-furan-5-one
InChIKey
NAQQWVCPJFBHCV-ABIFROTESA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR has reviewed ascorbic acid derivatives and found safe as used. This specific bis-glyceryl ester covered under group assessment.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Humectant
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate.
Known Synonyms
UNII-6H0B1V795F
(+/-)-Bis-glyceryl ascorbate
Amitose DGA
L-Ascorbic acid, 2,3-bis-O-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-
Chemical Function
Humectant
Antioxidant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate allowed in the EU?
Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate do in cosmetics?
Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate functions as: Antioxidant, Humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1120360-14-6.
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