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Polyglyceryl 2 Isostearate

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Use restrictions (low)

SYNONYMS

● DIGLYCEROL ISOSTEARATE
● DIGLYCERYL ISOSTEARATE
● ESTER WITH OXYBIS(PROPANEDIOL) ISOOCTADECANOIC ACID
● ISOOCTADECANOIC ACID, ESTER WITH OXYBIS(PROPANEDIOL)
● ISOOCTADECANOIC ACID, ESTER WITH OXYBIS[PROPANEDIOL]
● ISOOCTANOIC ACID, MONOESTER WITH DIGLYCEROL
● MONOESTER WITH DIGLYCEROL ISOOCTANOIC ACID
● POLYGLYCERYL-2 ISOSTEARATE

This ingredient is not currently on EWG's Skin Deep Restricted or Unacceptable Lists.


Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate is an ester of isostearic acid and Diglycerin (q.v.).

Common concerns

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  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

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concealer49 products
lip gloss38 products
foundation32 products
lip balm30 products
lipstick21 products
daily use with SPF9 products
blush8 products
CC cream7 products
bronzer/highlighter2 products
recreational sunscreen2 products
eye liner2 products
BB cream1 products
eye shadow1 products
1 products
makeup remover1 products
mascara1 products
serums & essences1 products

Use restrictions

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualificationsCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
0 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed
  • CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). 2006. CIR Compendium, containing abstracts, discussions, and conclusions of CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessments. Washington DC.
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.

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