Polyglyceryl-10 Pentacaprylate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-10 PENTACAPRYLATE

CAS Number
Not assigned (no discrete CAS in CIR)
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying agent; skin-conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-assessed safe (2023); not FDA-restricted

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CIR-assessed safe with no ingredient-specific toxicity data; short-chain caprylic acid component exhibits slightly higher surfactant activity; formulate to be non-irritating.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-10 Pentacaprylate safe in cosmetics?

CIR-assessed safe with no ingredient-specific toxicity data; short-chain caprylic acid component exhibits slightly higher surfactant activity; formulate to be non-irritating. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-10 Pentacaprylate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyglyceryl-10 Pentacaprylate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Polyglyceryl-10 Pentacaprylate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-10 Pentacaprylate functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying agent; skin-conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (no discrete CAS in CIR).

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

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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