Is Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate safe in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate
INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-3 CAPRATE
Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate (CAS 133654-02-1 (also referenced: 51033-30-8)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – emulsifying; skin conditioning; cleansing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant – emulsifying; skin conditioning; cleansing
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR-reviewed (2016/2023) — safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
emulsifier
{"cas_number": "Various_3_Cap", "ingredient_class": "O/W_emulsifier", "chemical_type": "polyglycerol_ester", "HLB_value": "13.5", "HLB_required_for_oil_phase": "12-16", "emulsion_type_primary": "O/W", "droplet_size_typical_um": "0.5-2", "critical_micelle_concentration_pct": "0.01-0.05", "surface_tension_reduction_mN_m": "33", "interfacial_tension_reduction": "37", "foam_formation": "moderate", "fo…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate allowed in the EU?
Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate do in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying; skin conditioning; cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 133654-02-1 (also referenced: 51033-30-8).
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