Glycerin
Humectant
1. INCI e CAS
INCI: Glycerin · CAS: 56-81-5
2. Ruolo nella formula
Cosmetic washes, gels, and emulsions use glycerin in a polyol-humectant role; the listed level is for formulation development.
3. Livelli d'uso tipici (guida di formulazione)
- Gels and serums may use the guide range 3–8% as a formulation guide.
- The guide range for creams is 2–5% for the formula.
- Formulation guidance for rinse-off: 2–4% in this reference.
Add Glycerin in the water phase without melting it first.
4. Fonti normative e conformità globale
- The CosIng record for Glycerin, where listed, is informational rather than product-specific authorization.
- For an EU-market product, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires the final cosmetic with Glycerin to undergo a safety assessment 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. Sicurezza e valutazione del rischio
This level is a cosmetic-formulation guide; it provides no evidence that a drug or OTC monograph applies with patch response and finished-product stability still to be verified.
6. Stabilità e packaging
Protect sealed bulk from warmth and direct light; review airless or pump options if oxidation presents a concern; then verify formula stability and pack compatibility on the confirmed batch.
7. Linguaggio dei claim (cosa dire / cosa non dire)
- For cosmetic use, this entry records Glycerin in a direction centered on humectant function.
- This product entry is not evidence of medical outcomes, cure language, or a product certification not supported by the available facts.
- The ingredient note for Glycerin cannot establish whitening, acne-treatment, antiperspirant, sun-protection, or hair-growth benefits.










































