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Emollient

GLYCERYL ISOSTEARATE

CAS 66085-00-5 / 32057-14-0
83

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

Glyceryl isostearate is a glycerin-derived emollient and co-emulsifier. CIR-reviewed as safe; behaves like a gentler cousin of glyceryl stearate.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Skin-softening emollient
  • Co-emulsifier for creams
  • Improves spreadability
  • Non-irritating

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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