Polyglyceryl-10 Trierucate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-10 TRIERUCATE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (triester of erucic 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

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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; erucic acid is flagged for oral cardiotoxicity in animal studies — relevant only for lip products with incidental ingestion; ensure erucic acid specification is food-grade if lip use is intended.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-10 Trierucate safe in cosmetics?

Formulate to be non-irritating; erucic acid is flagged for oral cardiotoxicity in animal studies — relevant only for lip products with incidental ingestion; ensure erucic acid specification is food-grade if lip use is intended. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-10 Trierucate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyglyceryl-10 Trierucate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Polyglyceryl-10 Trierucate do in cosmetics?

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

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

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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