Is Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaoleate safe in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaoleate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaoleate
Also known as: 9-octadecenoic acid (9Z)-, pentaester with decaglycerol, Decaglycerin pentaoleate, 9-Octadecenoic acid, pentaester with decaglycerol
INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-10 PENTAOLEATE
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaoleate (CAS 86637-84-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as W/O emulsifying agent, nonionic surfactant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
W/O emulsifying agent, nonionic surfactant
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR concluded safe when formulated to be non-irritating. Health Canada approved up to 2.6% topical use only.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaoleate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaoleate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Known Synonyms
9-octadecenoic acid (9Z)-, pentaester with decaglycerol
Decaglycerin pentaoleate
9-Octadecenoic acid, pentaester with decaglycerol
Chemical Function
Emulsifier
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaoleate allowed in the EU?
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaoleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaoleate do in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaoleate functions as: W/O emulsifying agent, nonionic surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 86637-84-5.
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