Is Cetyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate safe in cosmetics?
Cetyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cetyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate
INCI: CETRIMONIUM DIMETHICONE PEG-8 OLIVATE/SUCCINATE
Cetyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate (CAS Related to 1120360-11-3 (3-glyceryl ascorbate base); cetylated form may have separate CAS) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifier, conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Related to 1120360-11-3 (3-glyceryl ascorbate base); cetylated form may have separate CAS
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Function
Emulsifier, conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate allowed in the EU?
Cetyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cetyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate do in cosmetics?
Cetyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate functions as: Emulsifier, conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Related to 1120360-11-3 (3-glyceryl ascorbate base); cetylated form may have separate CAS.
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