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Emollient

GLYCERYL DI-HYDROXYSTEARATE

CAS 122546-20-7
86

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A diester of glycerin and hydroxystearic acid (a castor-oil-derived fatty acid) used as a skin-conditioning emollient. Mild, biocompatible, and widely used with no documented safety issues.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Skin-conditioning emollient
  • Plant-derived from castor oil chemistry
  • Non-irritating, well tolerated
  • Provides creamy emulsion textures

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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