GLYCERYL STEARATE

Function
skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying
CAS
31566-31-1
Comedogenic
1–1Fulton JE Jr, J Soc Cosmet Chem 40(6):321-333 (1989), Table I, as "Glyceryl stearate NSE"
Appears in
729 products in our catalogue

Classified as

  • animal possible
  • malassezia fatty ester

Definition

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Chemical definition from CosIng, the EU cosmetic ingredient register.