Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Also known as: Glyceryl Stearate, Citric Acid
Can function as an emollient, emulsifier, or surfactant | Typically plant-derived (e.g., from vegetable oils) or synthetic
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What Is Glyceryl Stearate Citrate?
Glyceryl stearate citrate is an ester of citric acid and glyceryl stearate. Depending on the formula and how much is used, this ingredient can work as an emollient, emulsifier, or even a surfactant. Glyceryl stearate citrate is typically plant-derived, such as from vegetable oils, or synthetic, but depending on the supplier, the glyceryl stearate portion of this ingredient may be animal-derived. This ingredient has been evaluated for safety as used in cosmetics, and was deemed safe and non-sensitizing.
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Published Research
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International Journal of Toxicology, Volume 26, Supplement 3, May 2007, page 1 [https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10915810701663143]
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www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/monoglyceryl%20monoesters.pdf [https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/monoglyceryl%20monoesters.pdf]
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