Emulsifier
PEG-10 GLYCERYL TRISTEARATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
An ethoxylated tri-fatty-acid glycerol ester used as a mild O/W emulsifier and emollient. Low-risk when proper PEG purification is in place.
Function
Skin benefits
- Non-ionic emulsifier
- Skin-conditioning
- Stable in O/W systems
- Mild profile
Known concerns
- PEG ethoxylation — dioxane purification needed
- Limited specific toxicology data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related emulsifiers
Same plant / compound family
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