Polyglyceryl-10 Tetralaurate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-10 TETRALAURATE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned as discrete CAS (tetraester of lauric acid + polyglycerin-10)
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying; skin-conditioning agent – emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA permitted in cosmetics; polyglyceryl esters of fatty acids GRAS (21 CFR 172.854)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Formulate to be non-irritating; PG-10 Laurate shown as mild skin irritant at 100% in rabbit patch test

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-10 Tetralaurate safe in cosmetics?

Formulate to be non-irritating; PG-10 Laurate shown as mild skin irritant at 100% in rabbit patch test The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-10 Tetralaurate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyglyceryl-10 Tetralaurate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Polyglyceryl-10 Tetralaurate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-10 Tetralaurate functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying; skin-conditioning agent – emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned as discrete CAS (tetraester of lauric acid + polyglycerin-10).

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

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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