Is Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate safe in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate (CAS 187339-62-4) is a cosmetic emulsifier functioning as Emulsifying (O/W). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsifying (O/W)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
VCRP listed. 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 Methylglucose Distearate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
5 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
cost_pricing
{"cost_tier": "premium", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_low": "28", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_high": "50", "natural_premium_markup_pct": "40", "organic_certified_premium_pct": "75", "supply_chain_volatility": "medium", "primary_source_region": "Germany", "synthetic_vs_natural_cost_ratio": "2.5", "bulk_discount_threshold_kg": "50", "seasonal_price_variation": "low", "commodity_or_specialty": "specialt…
emulsifier
{"ingredient_class": "O/W_emulsifier", "chemical_type": "polyglycerol_ester", "HLB_value": "14.0", "HLB_required_for_oil_phase": "12-16", "emulsion_type_primary": "O/W", "droplet_size_typical_um": "0.5-2", "critical_micelle_concentration_pct": "0.01-0.05", "surface_tension_reduction_mN_m": "34", "interfacial_tension_reduction": "38", "foam_formation": "moderate", "foam_stability": "moderate", "liq…
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_value": "10.0", "hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "o_w", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.28-0.38", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "steric_stabilization", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "cetearyl_alcohol", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "10-28", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "72-90", "electrolyte_tolerance": "moderate", "pH_emulsion_stability_range": "4.0-9.5", "viscosity_building_…
regulatory
{"eu_status": "allowed", "us_status": "allowed"}
sensory
{"silky": "waxy", "smooth, glides easily": "creamy, emulsifies", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "soft, smooth", "instant": "moderate", "low": "high", "w/o": "o/w", "very-high": "moderate", "no": "yes", "yes": "no", "light-diffusing": "matte", "1.40": "1.47", "transparent": "opaque", "colorless": "white", "excellent": "fair", "light": "medium", "synthetic": "botanical"}
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate.
Regulatory Lists
Canada
Personal care
Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: Obligations to provide information apply. These obligations are: 1. A person introducing this chemical must tell us in writing within 28 calendar days if any of the following circumstances have occurred in relation to their introduction (importation or manufacture): a. the introduction volume of the chemical exceeds 1...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate allowed in the EU?
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate do in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate functions as: Emulsifying (O/W). It is classified as a Emulsifier in our database. CAS number: 187339-62-4.
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