Is Polyglyceryl-3 Caprylate safe in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-3 Caprylate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Polyglyceryl-3 Caprylate
Polyglyceryl-3 Caprylate (CAS 108777-93-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifier; Surfactant (surface active agent). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsifier; Surfactant (surface active agent)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: SQ - IJT 42(Suppl. 2):5S
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyglyceryl-3 Caprylate.
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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": "14.0", "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": "34", "interfacial_tension_reduction": "38", "foam_formation": "moderate", "fo…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Polyglyceryl-3 Caprylate.
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Softener and conditioner
Emulsifier
Cleaning agent
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyglyceryl-3 Caprylate allowed in the EU?
Polyglyceryl-3 Caprylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyglyceryl-3 Caprylate do in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-3 Caprylate functions as: Emulsifier; Surfactant (surface active agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 108777-93-1.
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