Is Glyceryl Dioleate safe in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Dioleate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Glyceryl Dioleate
Also known as: 9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z)-, diester with 1,2,3-propanetriol, 9-Octadecenoic acid (Z)-, diester with 1,2,3-propanetriol, Olein, di-, DAG-18:1/18:1, DGO 8 (+14 more)
INCI: GLYCERYL DIOLEATE
Glyceryl Dioleate (CAS 25637-84-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning (emollient); Emulsifier; Lubricant; Solubilizer. 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); Emulsifier; Lubricant; Solubilizer
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
[(2S)-3-hydroxy-2-[(E)-octadec-9-enoyl]oxypropyl] (E)-octadec-9-enoate
InChIKey
AFSHUZFNMVJNKX-BIJVAZSDSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
GRAS classification applies to glycerin and glycerides; approved as indirect food additive; EPA Safer Chemical Green Circle designation; no cosmetic restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glyceryl Dioleate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_value": "3.8", "hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "w_o", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.58-0.78", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "steric_stabilization", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "sorbitan_oleate", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "55-82", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "18-45", "electrolyte_tolerance": "moderate", "pH_emulsion_stability_range": "4.5-10.5", "viscosity_building_c…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Lubricating agent
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Glyceryl Dioleate.
Regulatory Flags
emollient
emulsifier
diglyceride
oleic-acid
epa-safer-chemical
pkc-activation-note
no-sccs-opinion
no-mos-calculated
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z)-, diester with 1,2,3-propanetriol
9-Octadecenoic acid (Z)-, diester with 1,2,3-propanetriol
Olein, di-
DAG-18:1/18:1
DGO 8
Diolein
Emulsifier TS-PH 008
Glycerin dioleate
Glycerol dioleate
Ligalub 12GE
Nikkol DGO 80
Oleic acid diglyceride
Acide dioleique, diester avec le glycerol
dioleic acid, diester with glycerol
acide dioleique, diester avec glycerol
Dioelsaure, Diester mit Glycerin
acido dioleico, diester con glicerol
9-Octadecenoic acid, diester with 1,2,3-propanetriol, (Z)-
(Z)-9-Octadecenoic acid, diester with 1,2,3-propanetriol
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Lubricating agent
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
SCIL (9/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glyceryl Dioleate allowed in the EU?
Glyceryl Dioleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glyceryl Dioleate do in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Dioleate functions as: Skin conditioning (emollient); Emulsifier; Lubricant; Solubilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25637-84-7.
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