Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate/Caprylate/Succinate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-3 CAPRATE/CAPRYLATE/SUCCINATE

CAS Number
Not assigned (complex mixed ester)
Function
Skin conditioning – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying; surfactant – cleansing; solvent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: Safe in present practices when formulated to be non-irritating (2023)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Potential diglycol residual impurity from polyglycerin synthesis; must verify supplier CoA

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate/Caprylate/Succinate safe in cosmetics?

Potential diglycol residual impurity from polyglycerin synthesis; must verify supplier CoA The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate/Caprylate/Succinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate/Caprylate/Succinate allowed in the EU?

Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate/Caprylate/Succinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate/Caprylate/Succinate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate/Caprylate/Succinate functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying; surfactant – cleansing; solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex mixed ester).

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate/Caprylate/Succinate?

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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