GLYCERIN

Function
denaturant, fragrance, hair conditioning, humectant, oral care, perfuming, skin conditioning - humectant, skin protecting, solvent, viscosity controlling
CAS
56-81-5
Comedogenic
0–0Fulton JE Jr, J Soc Cosmet Chem 40(6):321-333 (1989), Table I, as "Glycerin"
Appears in
3013 products in our catalogue

Classified as

  • animal possible

Definition

Glycerin is the polyhydric alcohol that conforms generally to the formula

Chemical definition from CosIng, the EU cosmetic ingredient register.