Is Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate safe in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate
INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-3 LAURATE
Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate (CAS 51033-31-9) 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.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Emulsifier, Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
dodecanoic acid;tris(propane-1,2,3-triol)
InChIKey
HZOQZUAYCHLWQW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR concluded safe for use in rinse-off and leave-on products
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate.
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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
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate.
Chemical Function
Emulsifier
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate allowed in the EU?
Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate do in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate functions as: Emulsifier, Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 51033-31-9.
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