Polyglyceryl-3 Dicocoate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-3 DICOCOATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (mixed coconut acid di-ester)
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: Safe in present practices when formulated to be non-irritating (2023, included in 274-ingredient group)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Coconut-derived surfactant; flag for consumers with known coconut allergy (protein trace-dependent; typically not present in purified fatty acid esters)

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-3 Dicocoate safe in cosmetics?

Coconut-derived surfactant; flag for consumers with known coconut allergy (protein trace-dependent; typically not present in purified fatty acid esters) The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-3 Dicocoate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Polyglyceryl-3 Dicocoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Polyglyceryl-3 Dicocoate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-3 Dicocoate functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (mixed coconut acid di-ester).

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-3 Dicocoate?

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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