Is Glyceryl Adipate safe in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Adipate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Glyceryl Adipate
Also known as: Hexanedioic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol, EINECS 247-911-1
INCI: GLYCERYL ADIPATE
Glyceryl Adipate (CAS 26699-71-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning — emollient. 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
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
6-(2,3-dihydroxypropoxy)-6-oxohexanoic acid
InChIKey
MBAGLYAOSZAUFG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR found safe in present practices of use and concentration
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glyceryl Adipate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Glyceryl Adipate.
Known Synonyms
Hexanedioic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol
EINECS 247-911-1
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glyceryl Adipate allowed in the EU?
Glyceryl Adipate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glyceryl Adipate do in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Adipate functions as: Skin conditioning — emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 26699-71-8.
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