Glyceryl Stearate SE





AKA: Glyceryl monostearate SE, Glyceryl monostearate self-emulsifying, Self-emulsifying glyceryl monostearate, CUTINA GMS-SE, HALLSTAR GMS SE, ZOHAR GLST SE, EMALEX GMS-66SE, BOTANIMULSE GMS-SE
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
OriginTypically derived from coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils as the primary plant-based starting material. Produced through esterification of stearic acid with glycerin, followed by addition of sodium sulfate.
See also: ANUBISMED (FDA NDC: 83021-750) (component of); Anubis Barcelona Regul Oil (FDA NDC: 83021-300) (component of) ... View More ...
Formula
C99H196KNaO16
Mol. Weight
1704.70
CAS #
11099-07-3
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 236 and 706)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
1 study / 1 mixed / reactions mild (CIR 236)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
1 study / 1 mixed / reactions mild (CIR 236)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.001–10%
Rinse-off0.5–6%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2014 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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