Is Polyglyceryl-3 Olivate safe in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-3 Olivate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Polyglyceryl-3 Olivate
Also known as: Decaglyceryl monooleate, 1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, (Z)-9-octadecenoate, Polyglyceryl pentaoleate, Polyglyceryl oleate, Oleic acid polyglyceride (+3 more)
INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-3 OLIVATE
Polyglyceryl-3 Olivate (CAS 9007-48-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as O/W emulsifier, emulsion stabilizer, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
O/W emulsifier, emulsion stabilizer, skin conditioning
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR 2023 covers 274 polyglyceryl fatty acid esters — safe when formulated to be non-irritating.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyglyceryl-3 Olivate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Emulsifier
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Polyglyceryl-3 Olivate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Known Synonyms
Decaglyceryl monooleate
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, (Z)-9-octadecenoate
Polyglyceryl pentaoleate
Polyglyceryl oleate
Oleic acid polyglyceride
Polyglycerin oleate
Santone 3-1SH
2,3-Dihydroxypropyl 2-[5,6-bis(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-1,2,21,22-tetrahydroxydocos-10-en-4-yl]-2,3-dideoxypentonate
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Softener and conditioner
Emulsifier
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyglyceryl-3 Olivate allowed in the EU?
Polyglyceryl-3 Olivate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyglyceryl-3 Olivate do in cosmetics?
Polyglyceryl-3 Olivate functions as: O/W emulsifier, emulsion stabilizer, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9007-48-1.
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