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Emollient

GLYCERYL ARACHIDONATE

CAS 35474-99-8 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A glycerol ester of arachidonic acid used as a skin-conditioning lipid. Helps replenish skin lipids; oxidation stability and pro-inflammatory metabolism keep it in yellow.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Skin-replenishing fatty acid ester
  • Supports lipid barrier
  • Conditioning emollient

Known concerns

  • Arachidonic acid is a pro-inflammatory precursor in vivo
  • Highly oxidation-prone
  • Limited cosmetic dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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