Is Glyceryl Oleate safe in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Oleate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Emollient
Glyceryl Oleate
Also known as: 9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z)-, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol, EINECS 247-038-6, Emery oleic acid ester 2221, Glycerol, 1-mono (9-octa-decenoate), Glycerol oleate (+6 more)
INCI: GLYCERYL OLEATE
Glyceryl Oleate (CAS 25496-72-4) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning. 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 and food safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2,3-dihydroxypropyl (Z)-octadec-9-enoate
InChIKey
RZRNAYUHWVFMIP-KTKRTIGZSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
GRAS for food use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glyceryl Oleate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
9 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "2", "irritancy_rating": "1", "skin_type_suitability": "dry,combination,normal", "acne_safe": "caution", "source": "Emulsifier"}
ecotoxicity
{"biodegradable": "yes", "biodegradation_days": "28-60", "bioaccumulative": "no", "aquatic_toxicity_level": "low", "coral_reef_safe": "yes", "marine_toxicity": "low aquatic toxicity", "freshwater_toxicity": "minimal impact", "endocrine_disruptor": "no", "persistent_organic_pollutant": "no", "microplastic": "no", "nano_particle": "no", "hawaii_banned": "no", "eu_restricted_environmental": "no", "pa…
emulsifier
{"cas_number": "25496-72-4", "ingredient_class": "W/O_emulsifier,co_emulsifier", "chemical_type": "glyceryl_ester", "HLB_value": "3.8", "HLB_required_for_oil_phase": "3-6", "emulsion_type_primary": "W/O", "droplet_size_typical_um": "5-10", "surface_tension_reduction_mN_m": "20-22", "interfacial_tension_reduction": "20-25", "foam_formation": "low", "liquid_crystal_formation": "low", "lamellar_phase…
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_value": "3.5", "hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "w_o", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.65-0.85", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "steric_stabilization", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "oleyl_alcohol,sorbitan_oleate", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "55-85", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "15-45", "electrolyte_tolerance": "moderate", "pH_emulsion_stability_range": "5.5-10.5", "viscos…
hair_care
{"hair_function": "conditioning", "hair_type_suitability": "all", "curl_pattern_suitability": "all", "porosity_suitability": "all", "protein_sensitivity": "moisture", "moisture_protein_balance": "yes", "cg_method_approved": "not-a-silicone", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "no", "heat_protectant": "yes", "color_safe": "neutral", "ker…
ph_stability
{"optimal_ph_min": "4.0", "optimal_ph_max": "9.0", "stable_ph_min": "3.5", "stable_ph_max": "10.0", "ph_dependent_function": "Natural O/W emulsifier", "formulation_note": "PEG-free emulsifier", "source": "Formulation literature"}
sensory
{"silky": "medium", "smooth, glides easily": "smooth, emulsifies", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "soft, smooth", "instant": "moderate", "low": "medium", "w/o": "o/w", "very-high": "high", "no": "no", "yes": "no", "light-diffusing": "luminous", "1.40": "1.47", "transparent": "translucent", "colorless": "amber", "excellent": "good", "light": "medium", "synthetic": "botanical"}
solubility_hlb
{"water_soluble": "no", "oil_soluble": "yes", "hlb_value": "5.0", "soluble_in": "oils, ethanol", "insoluble_in": "water", "log_p": "4.2", "appearance": "amber liquid", "source": "Oleon"}
PubChem Annotations
Safety and regulatory annotations from PubChem (NCBI) aggregated sources.
Regulatory (2)
JECFA Number
919
Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
JECFA Evaluation
GLYCERYL MONOOLEATE | 2002 | No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent | TRS 913-JECFA 59/112 | FAS 48-JECFA 57/333 (2001)
Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-adhesive/cohesive
Anti-caking agent
Anti-static agent
Drier
Emulsifier
Flavouring and nutrient
Flow promoter
Fragrance
Heat stabilizer
Humectant
Regulatory List Membership (3)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Glyceryl Oleate.
Regulatory Flags
eu_children_restricted
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z)-, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol
EINECS 247-038-6
Emery oleic acid ester 2221
Glycerol, 1-mono (9-octa-decenoate)
Glycerol oleate
Oleoylglycerol
1,2,3-Propanetriol mono((Z)-9-octadecenoate)
Rikemal O 71D
Monomuls 90018
UNII-4PC054V79P
Glyceryl monooleate [NF]
Chemical Function
No specific technical function
Fragrance
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
SCIL (9/2019)
SCIL (9/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Glyceryl monooleate (GMO)
E Number
E471-GMO
ADI
No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent mg/kg bw
Food Category
emulsifier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glyceryl Oleate allowed in the EU?
Glyceryl Oleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glyceryl Oleate do in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Oleate functions as: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 25496-72-4.
Is Glyceryl Oleate used outside cosmetics?
Glyceryl Oleate also appears in industrial chemical safety and food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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