Is Glyceryl Dilaurate safe in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Dilaurate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Glyceryl Dilaurate
Also known as: EINECS 248-586-9, UNII-MFL3ZIE8SK, Dilaurin Mixed Isomers
INCI: GLYCERYL DILAURATE
Glyceryl Dilaurate (CAS 27638-00-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning (emollient); Surfactant (emulsifying). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin conditioning (emollient); Surfactant (emulsifying)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(2-dodecanoyloxy-3-hydroxypropyl) dodecanoate;(3-dodecanoyloxy-2-hydroxypropyl) dodecanoate
InChIKey
RURSPNRVQHSFCU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Diglycerides approved as indirect food additives; 27 uses reported in VCRP 2022 at 1-4%; no cosmetic restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glyceryl Dilaurate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_value": "5.2", "hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "w_o", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.50-0.70", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "steric_stabilization", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "sorbitan_laurate", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "50-78", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "22-50", "electrolyte_tolerance": "moderate", "pH_emulsion_stability_range": "4.5-10.5", "viscosity_building_…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Glyceryl Dilaurate.
Regulatory Flags
emollient
emulsifier
diglyceride
c12-lauric
pkc-activation-note
no-sccs-opinion
no-mos-calculated
isomer-ratio-required
Known Synonyms
EINECS 248-586-9
UNII-MFL3ZIE8SK
Dilaurin Mixed Isomers
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Emulsifier
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glyceryl Dilaurate allowed in the EU?
Glyceryl Dilaurate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glyceryl Dilaurate do in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Dilaurate functions as: Skin conditioning (emollient); Surfactant (emulsifying). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 27638-00-2.
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