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Skin Conditioning

GLYCERYL ACETATE

CAS 26446-35-5 Updated
84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A glycerin-and-acetic-acid ester (also called acetin) — a mild conditioning agent and plasticizer used to soften cosmetic films. Long food and pharma safety record.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Light skin conditioning
  • Plasticizes cosmetic films
  • Mild and well-tolerated

Known concerns

  • Faint vinegar odor possible at high levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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