Glyceryl Stearate
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 85251-77-0
EINECS / EC 250-705-4
CosIng Ref 34103
Chemical Name (1-hexadecanoyloxy-3-hydroxypropan-2-yl) octadecanoate
Formula C37H72O5
Mol. Weight 597 g/mol
Function & Classification
Primary Function Emulsifying
Secondary Functions SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Origin Natural
Category Emollients & Esters
Manufacturer Eigenmann & Veronelli S.p.A.
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
1 / 10
Comedogenic Rating: 1/5
Low risk — should be fine for most skin types
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ✓ Safe
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL 5000 mg/kg bw/day (oral, rat) CIR 2019 / FDA GRAS
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic
LD₅₀ Oral >5000 mg/kg (rat)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.0 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 0.2 / 4.0
Formulation Guidelines
Benefits UNKNOWN
Suppliers & Documents
Eigenmann & Veronelli S.p.A. 🇮🇹 Italy
Documents