Glycerin
Humectant
1. INCI y CAS
INCI: Glycerin · CAS: 56-81-5
2. Función en la fórmula
Cosmetic washes, gels, and emulsions use glycerin in a polyol-humectant role; the listed level is for formulation development.
3. Niveles de uso típicos (guía de formulación)
- The level shown for gels and serums is 3–8% in this reference.
- The level shown for creams is 2–5% as a formulation guide.
- For rinse-off, use 2–4% for the formula.
Incorporate Glycerin in the water phase without a separate melt step.
4. Fuentes normativas y cumplimiento global
- An entry for Glycerin in CosIng is not authorization for a material grade or completed cosmetic; review local requirements.
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires an assessment addressing the safety of the finished product that contains Glycerin for the complete formula intended for sale.
- Use the supplier TDS to confirm grade-specific details for Glycerin and review the destination market's requirements.
5. Seguridad y evaluación de riesgos
The listed use rate is intended as a cosmetic-development guide; no drug approval or OTC-monograph status follows from this guide and the finished formula still needs patch and stability testing.
6. Estabilidad y envasado
Hold the bulk material in a sealed, cool place shielded from light; select packaging with the formula's oxidation sensitivity in mind; test the selected package with the confirmed batch for stability and fit.
7. Redacción de alegaciones (permitido / no permitido)
- The listed cosmetic direction for Glycerin emphasizes humectant function.
- The listed information cannot substantiate drug claims, cure claims, or a certification that is absent from the product records.
- The information about Glycerin does not establish skin whitening, treatment of acne, sweat control, UV protection, or hair-growth results.










































