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Glyceryl Ricinoleate
AKA “Glyceryl monoricinoleate, 1323-38-2, ZUE0CEL42O, 9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, (9Z, 12R)-, monoester with 1, 2, 3-propanetriol, RefChem:1085936, DTXSID3042007, 205-455-0, 215-353-8, Monoricinolein”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Glyceryl ricinoleate
AKA: Glyceryl monoricinoleate, 1323-38-2, ZUE0CEL42O, 9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, (9Z, 12R)-, Monoester with 1, 2, 3-propanetriol, RefChem:1085936, DTXSID3042007, 205-455-0, 215-353-8, Monoricinolein
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
(R)-12-hydroxyoleic acid, monoester with glycerol
Formula
C21H40O5
Mol. Weight
372.50
CAS #
1323-38-2, 141-08-2
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester combining glycerin with ricinoleic acid (from castor oil) developed for cosmetics. Created to bring the traditional emollient and conditioning properties of castor oil into stable modern formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, R
International journal of toxicology, 2007
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Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, R
International journal of toxicology, 2007
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Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, R
International journal of toxicology, 2007
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Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, R
International journal of toxicology, 2007
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Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, R
International journal of toxicology, 2007
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Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, R
International journal of toxicology, 2007
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Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, R
International journal of toxicology, 2007
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Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, R
International journal of toxicology, 2007
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Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, R
International journal of toxicology, 2007
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Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, R
International journal of toxicology, 2007
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Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, R
International journal of toxicology, 2007
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Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, R
International journal of toxicology, 2007
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Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, R
International journal of toxicology, 2007
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Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, R
International journal of toxicology, 2007
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Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, R
International journal of toxicology, 2007
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Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, R
International journal of toxicology, 2007
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Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, R
International journal of toxicology, 2007
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Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, R
International journal of toxicology, 2007
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Glyceryl Ricinoleate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Rici
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Glyceryl Ricinoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Glyceryl Ricinoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR