Is Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate safe in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate
INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-10 CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE
Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate (CAS Not specifically assigned (mixed ester of C8/C10)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Light stabilizer, solvent, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (mixed ester of C8/C10)
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Function
Light stabilizer, solvent, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR-reviewed (polyglyceryl fatty acid esters) - safe as used when non-irritating
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
emulsifier
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emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_value": "12.0", "hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "o_w", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.24-0.34", "phase_inversion_temperature_c": "76-84", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "steric_stabilization", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "none_required", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "6-18", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "82-94", "electrolyte_tolerance": "moderate", "pH_emulsion_stability_r…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate allowed in the EU?
Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate do in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate functions as: Light stabilizer, solvent, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (mixed ester of C8/C10).
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