Is Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate safe in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Also known as: 1,2,3-propanetriol, homopolymer, tetradecanoates (1:1), Tetradecanoic acid, monoester with decaglycerol, Decaglyceryl monomyristate
INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-10 MYRISTATE
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate (CAS 87390-32-7) is a cosmetic emulsifier functioning as Emulsifier (O/W), Solubilizer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsifier (O/W), Solubilizer
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR 2023 safe when formulated to be non-irritating
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Known Synonyms
1,2,3-propanetriol, homopolymer, tetradecanoates (1:1)
Tetradecanoic acid, monoester with decaglycerol
Decaglyceryl monomyristate
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate allowed in the EU?
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate do in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate functions as: Emulsifier (O/W), Solubilizer. It is classified as a Emulsifier in our database. CAS number: 87390-32-7.
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