GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
Fragrance Ingredient; Skin-Conditioning Agent - Emollient; Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent
Also listed as
GLYCERYL STEARATE, GLYCEROL ISOSTEARATE; GLYCERYL ISOSTEARATE; GLYCERYL MONOISOSTEARATE; ISOSTEARIC ACID MONOGLYCERIDE; ISOSTEARIC AICD MONOGLYCERIDE; 2,3-DIHYDROXYPROPYL OCTADECANOATE; GLYCERIN 1-STEARATE; GYCEROL 1-STEARATE; JEECHEM HMS; MONOSTEARIN; OCTADECANOIC ACID, 2,3-DIHYDROXYPROPYL ESTER
Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to this ingredient -- not the products containing it -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.
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 | Cancer |
| Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
| Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Contamination concerns |
 | Lesser or emerging concerns for this ingredient: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps |
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About GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE: Glyceryl Stearate is the monoester of glycerin and stearic acid. It conforms generally to theformula:
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE has reported used in the following product types: moisturizer (1271); facial moisturizer/treatment (1263); anti-aging (678); mascara (474); sunscreen: SPF 15-30 (358); facial cleanser (302); conditioner (277); sunscreen: moisturizer (239); around-eye cream (238); foundation (229)
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | RTECS®- National Technical Information Service | |
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Ecotoxicology
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List |
Data gaps
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments | |
| 55 studies on toxicity in PubMed see search results -> | PubMed |
Multiple, additive exposure sources
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | FDA Food Additive Status | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | FDA Everything Added to Food |
Persistence and bioaccumulation
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| Not suspected to be persistent | Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List | |
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Government, industry, academic studies and classifications
| government/industry list/academic study | appears on list as | classification(s) |
| FDA Food Additive Status | GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE | • miscellaneous • Substances generally recognized as safe in foods but limited in standardized foods where the standard provides for its use • Food additive: must be in accordance with good manufacturing practices, or sufficient for purpose; or in quantity not greater than required • 184.1324 • <2% of product - Macaroni products - CFR139.110 • <3% of product - Noodle products -139.150 |
| Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments | GLYCERYL STEARATE | •Safe as used in cosmetics according to industry panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) •Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product |
| FDA Everything Added to Food | GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE | • Fully up-to-date toxicology information has been sought. |
| Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List | OCTADECANOIC ACID, MONOESTER WITH 1,2,3-PROPANETRIOL | •This chemical was NOT flagged by CEPA for further attention. The chemical was flagged as a low human health priority and for suspected aquatic toxicity. |
| RTECS®- National Technical Information Service | GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE | • broad systemic - Broad systemic toxicity (mouse LD50) |
references
| government/industry list/academic study | reference |
| FDA Food Additive Status | FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) 2006. Food Additive Status List. Downloaded from http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/%7Edms/opa-appa.html, Oct 16, 2006. |
| Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments | CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). 2006. CIR Compendium, containing abstracts, discussions, and conclusions of CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessments. Washington DC. |
| FDA Everything Added to Food | FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration). 2008. EAFUS [Everything Added to Food]: A Food Additive Database. FDA Office of Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. |
| Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List | EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry. |
| RTECS®- National Technical Information Service | RTECS®- National Technical Information Service. (Springfield, VA 22161) Formerly U.S. Clearinghouse for Scientific & Technical Information. AD277-689 |
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