Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-10 CAPRYLATE

CAS Number
121981-36-6 (commonly referenced)
Function
Surfactant, emulsifying agent, solubilizer, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-reviewed (polyglyceryl fatty acid esters) as safe as used when non-irritating

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

No safety concerns identified; C8 ester provides good solubilizing power with mild surfactancy.

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate safe in cosmetics?

No safety concerns identified; C8 ester provides good solubilizing power with mild surfactancy. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate allowed in the EU?

Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate functions as: Surfactant, emulsifying agent, solubilizer, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 121981-36-6 (commonly referenced).

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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