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Emollient

GLYCOL DISTEARATE

CAS 627-83-8
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A wax-like ester that gives shampoos and body washes their pearly look while gently thickening. Inert and very low-irritation; mostly cosmetic-feel.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGOPACIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Pearlescent appearance
  • Thickening
  • Mild emolliency

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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