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Emollient

GLYCERYL TRIACETYL HYDROXYSTEARATE

CAS 27233-00-7 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 and hydroxylated glycerol stearate ester used as a stable emollient. Well tolerated like other glyceryl ester emollients; only a mild comedogenicity caveat for oily skin.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Stable emollient and skin-conditioning ester
  • Improves spreadability
  • Long industrial track record

Known concerns

  • Possible mild comedogenicity at high %
  • Limited standalone CIR file
  • Heavy feel on oily skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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