Is Glycereth-8 Hydroxystearate safe in cosmetics?
Glycereth-8 Hydroxystearate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Glycereth-8 Hydroxystearate
INCI: GLYCERETH-8 HYDROXYSTEARATE
Glycereth-8 Hydroxystearate (CAS Not established) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent, emollient, emulsifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning agent, emollient, emulsifier
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no CFR restriction; no CIR monograph. Read-across from glycereth-8 (CIR safe) and hydroxystearic acid (CIR reviewed under fatty acids; safe as used).
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glycereth-8 Hydroxystearate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Glycereth-8 Hydroxystearate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glycereth-8 Hydroxystearate allowed in the EU?
Glycereth-8 Hydroxystearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glycereth-8 Hydroxystearate do in cosmetics?
Glycereth-8 Hydroxystearate functions as: Skin conditioning agent, emollient, emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not established.
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