Is Glyceryl Acetate safe in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Acetate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Glyceryl Acetate
INCI: GLYCERYL ACETATE
Glyceryl Acetate (CAS 26446-35-5 (monoacetin)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning — emollient; humectant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning — emollient; humectant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — also GRAS as a food additive (21 CFR 184.1505 for triacetin); no cosmetic restriction under 21 CFR 700
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glyceryl Acetate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Glyceryl Acetate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glyceryl Acetate allowed in the EU?
Glyceryl Acetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glyceryl Acetate do in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Acetate functions as: Skin conditioning — emollient; humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 26446-35-5 (monoacetin).
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