Is Glyceryl Laurate SE safe in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Laurate SE has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Glyceryl Laurate SE
INCI: GLYCERYL LAURATE SE
Glyceryl Laurate SE (CAS 27215-38-4 (base monolaurin; SE = self-emulsifying grade containing Na/K salts of lauric acid)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifier (self-emulsifying), skin conditioning agent – emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
27215-38-4 (base monolaurin; SE = self-emulsifying grade containing Na/K salts of lauric acid)
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Function
Emulsifier (self-emulsifying), skin conditioning agent – emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — mono/diglycerides affirmed GRAS (21 CFR 184.1505); CIR: safe as used
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Safety Data
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glyceryl Laurate SE allowed in the EU?
Glyceryl Laurate SE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glyceryl Laurate SE do in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Laurate SE functions as: Emulsifier (self-emulsifying), skin conditioning agent – emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 27215-38-4 (base monolaurin; SE = self-emulsifying grade containing Na/K salts of lauric acid).
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