Glycerin
Humectant
1. INCI et CAS
INCI: Glycerin · CAS: 56-81-5
2. Rôle dans la formule
The glycerin note covers its polyol-humectant role in washes, gels, and emulsions and gives a formulation guide level.
3. Niveaux d'emploi typiques (repère de formulation)
- For gels and serums, the recorded level is 3–8% as a formulation guide.
- The formulation record indicates 2–5% for creams as a formulation guide.
- Formulation guidance for rinse-off: 2–4%.
Use the water phase to introduce Glycerin; no melting stage is required.
4. Sources réglementaires et conformité mondiale
- CosIng may identify Glycerin as an ingredient, but its entry does not approve a material grade or finished formula.
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 sets the requirement for a product-level safety assessment for the complete formula that contains Glycerin for the product in its final form.
- Match the selected Glycerin material to its supplier TDS and check the filing list for the market of sale.
5. Sécurité et évaluation des risques
This entry provides guidance for cosmetic use only; the note establishes neither drug approval nor OTC-monograph status and the finished formula still needs patch and stability testing.
6. Stabilité et conditionnement
Keep the bulk container closed and shaded in a cool area; select packaging with the formula's oxidation sensitivity in mind; confirm compatibility and stability using the selected formula and pack.
7. Formulations d'allégations (à faire / à éviter)
- For cosmetic use, this entry records Glycerin in a direction centered on humectant function.
- The listed information does not demonstrate therapeutic results, cure claims, or unverified certification claims.
- The documented facts for Glycerin does not establish whitening, acne treatment, antiperspirant action, sunscreen use, or hair-growth outcomes.










































