Glycerin
Humectant
1. INCI e CAS
INCI: Glycerin · CAS: 56-81-5
2. Ruolo nella formula
Glycerin fills a polyol-humectant role in the listed cosmetic formats. Read its percentage as formulation guidance, not an assay.
3. Livelli d'uso tipici (guida di formulazione)
- Gels and serums: 3–8% in this reference.
- Creams: 2–5% for the formula.
- The rinse-off use-level reference is 2–4%.
Use the water phase to introduce Glycerin; no melting stage is required.
4. Fonti normative e conformità globale
- Treat any CosIng entry for Glycerin as a reference only; verify the grade and intended use under current market rules.
- EU market placement under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires the final cosmetic with Glycerin to undergo a safety assessment before the cosmetic is placed on the EU market.
- Compare the received Glycerin material with its supplier specification and review destination-market filing needs.
5. Sicurezza e valutazione del rischio
This level is a cosmetic-formulation guide; the listed level does not itself confer drug or OTC status and the final formula should undergo patch and stability assessment.
6. Stabilità e packaging
Maintain cool, closed, light-protected storage for the bulk material; consider an airless or pump format when oxidation sensitivity warrants it; confirm compatibility and stability using the selected formula and pack.
7. Linguaggio dei claim (cosa dire / cosa non dire)
- This guide frames Glycerin's cosmetic direction around humectant function.
- This product entry does not establish medical outcomes, cure language, or a product certification not supported by the available facts.
- The formulation record for Glycerin does not substantiate a whitening effect, acne treatment, perspiration control, sun protection, or hair growth.










































