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Emollient

GLYCERYL STEARATE DIACETATE

CAS 84931-78-2 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An acetylated glyceryl stearate ester used as a mild emollient and co-emulsifier. Skin-friendly with no notable hazard pictograms beyond mild aquatic concern.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Skin softening
  • Mild co-emulsification
  • Improved formula spreadability

Known concerns

  • Aquatic toxicity at industrial release levels
  • Sparse compound-specific cosmetic safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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