Is Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate safe in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-6 CAPRYLATE
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate (CAS 51033-35-3) is a cosmetic emulsifier 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
VCRP listed. CIR 2023 safe. JECFA ADI 0-25 mg/kg bw for chains ≤3 glycerol units.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
emulsifier
{"cas_number": "Various_6_Cap", "ingredient_class": "O/W_emulsifier", "chemical_type": "polyglycerol_ester", "HLB_value": "11.0", "HLB_required_for_oil_phase": "9-13", "emulsion_type_primary": "O/W", "droplet_size_typical_um": "2-5", "surface_tension_reduction_mN_m": "31", "interfacial_tension_reduction": "35", "foam_formation": "moderate", "foam_stability": "low", "liquid_crystal_formation": "mod…
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_value": "10.0", "hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "o_w", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.26-0.36", "phase_inversion_temperature_c": "74-82", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "steric_stabilization", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "glyceryl_caprylate", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "8-22", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "78-92", "electrolyte_tolerance": "moderate", "pH_emulsion_stabil…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate allowed in the EU?
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate do in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate functions as: Surfactant, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing. It is classified as a Emulsifier in our database. CAS number: 51033-35-3.
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