Is Polyglyceryl-2 Laurate safe in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-2 Laurate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-2 Laurate
INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-2 LAURATE
Polyglyceryl-2 Laurate (CAS 96499-68-2) is a cosmetic emulsifier functioning as Surfactant, Emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant, Emulsifying
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Polyglyceryl esters permitted as direct food additives under 21 CFR 172.854
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Safety Data
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyglyceryl-2 Laurate allowed in the EU?
Polyglyceryl-2 Laurate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyglyceryl-2 Laurate do in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-2 Laurate functions as: Surfactant, Emulsifying. It is classified as a Emulsifier in our database. CAS number: 96499-68-2.
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