Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient

Polyglyceryl-3 Pentacaprylate/Caprate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-3 PENTACAPRYLATE/CAPRATE

CAS Number
Not assigned (complex mixed multi-ester)
Function
Skin-conditioning agent – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying agent (lipophilic, low HLB)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA: no restrictions; CIR safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating (2023)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Polyglyceryl-3 Pentacaprylate/Caprate is a permitted emollient and emulsifying surfactant with excellent safety profile and negligible absorption.

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-3 Pentacaprylate/Caprate safe in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-3 Pentacaprylate/Caprate is a permitted emollient and emulsifying surfactant with excellent safety profile and negligible absorption. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-3 Pentacaprylate/Caprate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Polyglyceryl-3 Pentacaprylate/Caprate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Polyglyceryl-3 Pentacaprylate/Caprate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-3 Pentacaprylate/Caprate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent – emollient; surfactant – emulsifying agent (lipophilic, low HLB). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex mixed multi-ester).

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

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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