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Emulsifier

GLYCERYL STEARATE

CAS 31566-31-1 Updated
86

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A glycerin-fatty-acid ester — the most common cream emulsifier and a mild skin softener. Skin-friendly building block found in nearly every moisturizer.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Stable emulsions
  • Skin softening
  • Cream texture

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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