Glyceryl Isostearate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Isooctadecanoic acid, monoester with glycerol
What does it do?
Glyceryl Isostearate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Glyceryl Isostearate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Glyceryl Isostearate?
Glyceryl Isostearate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Isooctadecanoic acid, monoester with glycerol
Is Glyceryl Isostearate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Glyceryl Isostearate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Glyceryl Isostearate do in cosmetic products?
Glyceryl Isostearate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Glyceryl Isostearate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Glyceryl Isostearate is 66085-00-5 / 32057-14-0.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010