Glycerin
Humectant
1. INCI et CAS
INCI: Glycerin · CAS: 56-81-5
2. Rôle dans la formule
Cosmetic washes, gels, and emulsions use glycerin in a polyol-humectant role; the listed level is for formulation development.
3. Niveaux d'emploi typiques (repère de formulation)
- For gels and serums, use 3–8%.
- For creams, use 2–5%.
- Formulation guidance for rinse-off: 2–4%.
The guide places Glycerin in the water phase and calls for no melt step.
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.
- EU cosmetics rules under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 require a safety assessment of the complete cosmetic formula containing Glycerin as part of the finished cosmetic's safety documentation.
- Use the supplier TDS to confirm grade-specific details for Glycerin and review the destination market's requirements.
5. Sécurité et évaluation des risques
The use-level note is a reference for cosmetic formulation; it makes no claim of drug or OTC authorization so the finished cosmetic should receive patch and stability checks.
6. Stabilité et conditionnement
Keep the ingredient in cool, closed bulk storage away from sunlight; evaluate packaging against the formula's susceptibility to oxidation; assess the confirmed formula for stability and package compatibility.
7. Formulations d'allégations (à faire / à éviter)
- For cosmetic use, this entry records Glycerin in a direction centered on humectant function.
- This ingredient reference provides no basis for drug effects, cures, or certification claims that go beyond the documented ingredient information.
- This cosmetic entry naming Glycerin does not confirm a whitening effect, acne treatment, perspiration control, sun protection, or hair growth.










































