# GLYCOL STEARATE

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid5026881
Categories: beauty, cleaning, food, industrial, pharma
Functions: Emulsifier, Opacifer, Softener and conditioner, Stabilizing agent, Surfactant (surface active agent), Thickening agent, Viscosity modifier
Identifier: DTXSID5026881

> GLYCOL STEARATE is used as emulsifier / opacifer. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1246 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Specialty occupational products, Raw materials. Assessed from 7 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1246 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Specialty occupational products, Raw materials.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1246 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Specialty occupational products, Raw materials. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Emulsifier, Surfactant (surface active agent), Softener and conditioner.
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: CREAM; Potency: 1 %w/w
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SHAMPOO, SUSPENSION; Potency: 5 %w/w
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._