Is Glyceryl Alginate safe in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Alginate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Glyceryl Alginate
INCI: GLYCERYL ALGINATE
Glyceryl Alginate (CAS 37279-64-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning; viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning; viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR reviewed as part of glyceryl monoesters and found safe in present practices of use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glyceryl Alginate.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glyceryl Alginate allowed in the EU?
Glyceryl Alginate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glyceryl Alginate do in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Alginate functions as: Skin conditioning; viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 37279-64-8.
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