Is Polyglyceryl-10 Tetralaurate safe in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-10 Tetralaurate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Polyglyceryl-10 Tetralaurate
INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-10 TETRALAURATE
Polyglyceryl-10 Tetralaurate (CAS Not publicly assigned as discrete CAS (tetraester of lauric acid + polyglycerin-10)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – emulsifying; skin-conditioning agent – emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not publicly assigned as discrete CAS (tetraester of lauric acid + polyglycerin-10)
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Function
Surfactant – emulsifying; skin-conditioning agent – emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA permitted in cosmetics; polyglyceryl esters of fatty acids GRAS (21 CFR 172.854)
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyglyceryl-10 Tetralaurate allowed in the EU?
Polyglyceryl-10 Tetralaurate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyglyceryl-10 Tetralaurate do in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-10 Tetralaurate functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying; skin-conditioning agent – emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned as discrete CAS (tetraester of lauric acid + polyglycerin-10).
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