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GLYCERYL MONTANATE

CAS 68476-38-0
75

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 montan wax acids — acts as a viscosity-controlling and emollient agent in cosmetics, derived from lignite/wax sources.

Glyceryl Montanate (CAS 68476-38-0) is the glyceryl ester of montan wax fatty acids, produced by esterifying the long-chain carboxylic acids derived from montan wax (a fossilized plant wax) with glycerol. The resulting ingredient has lipophilic properties and functions as a viscosity-increasing agent and emollient. Montan wax itself is obtained from lignite coal. The ingredient has no GHS hazard classification and is listed in CosIng with no restrictions, though it is not among the most thoroughly toxicologically evaluated cosmetic ingredients.

Skin benefits

  • Viscosity-controlling in formulations
  • Emollient and skin-softening function
  • Provides product texture and stability

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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