Glyceryl Linoleate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Glyceryl Linoleate is the monoester of glycerin and linoleic acid. It conforms to the formula
What does it do?
Glyceryl Linoleate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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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 Linoleate 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 Linoleate?
Glyceryl Linoleate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Glyceryl Linoleate is the monoester of glycerin and linoleic acid. It conforms to the formula
Is Glyceryl Linoleate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Glyceryl Linoleate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Glyceryl Linoleate do in cosmetic products?
Glyceryl Linoleate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Glyceryl Linoleate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Glyceryl Linoleate is 26545-74-4(1)/ 37348-65-5(2)/ 2277-28-3(3).
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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: 03/03/2020