Polyglyceryl-10 Sesquistearate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-10 SESQUISTEARATE

CAS Number
Not assigned as discrete CAS (mixed mono-/diester of stearic acid + polyglycerin-10)
Function
Surfactant – cleansing; surfactant – emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA permitted in cosmetics; no specific limitation

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Formulate to be non-irritating; sesqui-esters have intermediate HLB — verify emulsion stability.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-10 Sesquistearate safe in cosmetics?

Formulate to be non-irritating; sesqui-esters have intermediate HLB — verify emulsion stability. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-10 Sesquistearate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyglyceryl-10 Sesquistearate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Polyglyceryl-10 Sesquistearate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-10 Sesquistearate functions as: Surfactant – cleansing; surfactant – emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned as discrete CAS (mixed mono-/diester of stearic acid + polyglycerin-10).

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

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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