Is Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate safe in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate
INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-10 BEHENATE
Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate (CAS 56090-38-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR panel assessed polyglyceryl fatty acid esters as safe as used in cosmetics (2023)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
emulsifier
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate.
Regulatory Flags
emulsifier
natural-derived
cosmos-compatible
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate allowed in the EU?
Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate do in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate functions as: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 56090-38-1.
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