Is Glyceryl Stearate/Acetate safe in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Stearate/Acetate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Glyceryl Stearate/Acetate
INCI: GLYCERYL STEARATE/ACETATE
Glyceryl Stearate/Acetate (CAS Mixture — no unique CAS; components: Glyceryl Stearate (31566-31-1) + Glyceryl Acetate (26446-35-5)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent — emollient, emulsifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Mixture — no unique CAS; components: Glyceryl Stearate (31566-31-1) + Glyceryl Acetate (26446-35-5)
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Function
Skin conditioning agent — emollient, emulsifier
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — Glyceryl Stearate is GRAS (21 CFR 184.1324); Glyceryl Acetate is an indirect food additive (21 CFR 177.1200)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glyceryl Stearate/Acetate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Glyceryl Stearate/Acetate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glyceryl Stearate/Acetate allowed in the EU?
Glyceryl Stearate/Acetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glyceryl Stearate/Acetate do in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Stearate/Acetate functions as: Skin conditioning agent — emollient, emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Mixture — no unique CAS; components: Glyceryl Stearate (31566-31-1) + Glyceryl Acetate (26446-35-5).
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