Is Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate safe in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-3 COCOATE
Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate (CAS 223706-47-6) is a cosmetic emulsifier functioning as Emulsifier (O/W), Cleansing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsifier (O/W), Cleansing
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR 2023 safe when formulated to be non-irritating
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
emulsifier
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate.
Chemical Function
Emulsifier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate allowed in the EU?
Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate do in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate functions as: Emulsifier (O/W), Cleansing. It is classified as a Emulsifier in our database. CAS number: 223706-47-6.
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