Is Polyglyceryl-10 Decastearate safe in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-10 Decastearate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Polyglyceryl-10 Decastearate
INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-10 DECASTEARATE
Polyglyceryl-10 Decastearate (CAS 39529-26-5 (EINECS 254-495-5)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin-conditioning agent – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin-conditioning agent – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA permitted; not restricted; polyglyceryl esters of stearic acid also food-grade (21 CFR 172.854)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyglyceryl-10 Decastearate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_value": "2.0", "hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "w_o", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.70-0.90", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "steric_stabilization", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "polyglyceryl_3_polyricinoleate", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "75-95", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "5-25", "electrolyte_tolerance": "moderate", "pH_emulsion_stability_range": "5.5-11.5", "viscos…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Polyglyceryl-10 Decastearate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyglyceryl-10 Decastearate allowed in the EU?
Polyglyceryl-10 Decastearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyglyceryl-10 Decastearate do in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-10 Decastearate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 39529-26-5 (EINECS 254-495-5).
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