Is Polyglyceryl-3 Di-Hydroxystearate safe in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-3 Di-Hydroxystearate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Polyglyceryl-3 Di-Hydroxystearate
INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-3 DI-HYDROXYSTEARATE
Polyglyceryl-3 Di-Hydroxystearate (CAS Not individually assigned (covered under polyglyceryl fatty acid esters group)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not individually assigned (covered under polyglyceryl fatty acid esters group)
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Function
Skin conditioning – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: Safe in present practices when formulated to be non-irritating (2023, included in 274-ingredient group)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyglyceryl-3 Di-Hydroxystearate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Polyglyceryl-3 Di-Hydroxystearate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyglyceryl-3 Di-Hydroxystearate allowed in the EU?
Polyglyceryl-3 Di-Hydroxystearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyglyceryl-3 Di-Hydroxystearate do in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-3 Di-Hydroxystearate functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (covered under polyglyceryl fatty acid esters group).
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