Is Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate safe in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Also known as: Diglyceryl diisostearate, Isooctadecanoic acid, diester with oxybis(propenediol)
INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIISOSTEARATE
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate (CAS 67938-21-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifier, emollient. 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 data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Emulsifier, emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
[2-hydroxy-3-[2-hydroxy-3-(16-methylheptadecanoyloxy)propoxy]propyl] 16-methylheptadecanoate
InChIKey
LDDUCKDUDZVHLN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR-reviewed: safe as part of 274 polyglyceryl fatty acid esters assessment (2023)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate.
Known Synonyms
Diglyceryl diisostearate
Isooctadecanoic acid, diester with oxybis(propenediol)
Chemical Function
Emulsifier
Regulatory Lists
Canada
Personal care
Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate allowed in the EU?
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate do in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate functions as: Emulsifier, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 67938-21-0.
Is Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate used outside cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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