Is Glyceryl Diisostearate safe in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Diisostearate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Glyceryl Diisostearate
Also known as: Di(isooctadecanoic) acid, diester with glycerol, Isooctadecanoic acid, diester with 1,2,3-propanetriol
INCI: GLYCERYL DIISOSTEARATE
Glyceryl Diisostearate (CAS 68958-48-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning (emollient); Pigment wetting; Opacifier; Emulsifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin conditioning (emollient); Pigment wetting; Opacifier; Emulsifier
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
[3-hydroxy-2-(16-methylheptadecanoyloxy)propyl] 16-methylheptadecanoate
InChIKey
CMPDPBDUZTUXAD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Approved as indirect food additive under 21 CFR 175.105, 176.210, 177.2800; no cosmetic restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glyceryl Diisostearate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Opacifer
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Glyceryl Diisostearate.
Regulatory Flags
emollient
emulsifier
diglyceride
color-cosmetics
lip-care
pkc-activation-note
no-sccs-opinion
no-mos-calculated
Known Synonyms
Di(isooctadecanoic) acid, diester with glycerol
Isooctadecanoic acid, diester with 1,2,3-propanetriol
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Emulsifier
Opacifer
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glyceryl Diisostearate allowed in the EU?
Glyceryl Diisostearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glyceryl Diisostearate do in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Diisostearate functions as: Skin conditioning (emollient); Pigment wetting; Opacifier; Emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68958-48-5.
Is Glyceryl Diisostearate used outside cosmetics?
Glyceryl Diisostearate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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