And)Glyceryl Stearate
Emulsifier
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Emulsifier
Purpose
Function
Emulsifier
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
NOAEL5000 mg/kg
ConcernNone
Verdict
CIR safe 1982, re-reviewed 2015 and reaffirmed 2020. Used in 5,153+ formulations up to 17% leave-on/18.9% rinse-off. Not sensitizing, phototoxic, or a tumor promoter. GRAS for food use and EPA Safer Chemical Green Circle designated. EU: no restrictions, not in Annex II/III.
US Note
GRAS for direct human food use (21 CFR 184.1324) with no limitation beyond GMP. Permitted indirect food additive (21 CFR 175.105, 175.300, 176.200, 176.210). Permitted inactive excipient in OTC and Rx drug formulations. EPA Safer Chemical program Green Circle designation (low concern).
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No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.