Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate/Caprate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-6 CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE

CAS Number
Mixture — no single CAS; Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate component = 51033-35-3 / 108777-93-1 / 1253692-86-2
Function
Stabilising agent, surfactant (emulsifying), cleansing
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR group-reviewed — safe when non-irritating. Has reported use in VCRP

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Antibacterial properties at higher concentrations — consider impact on preservative efficacy testing

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate/Caprate safe in cosmetics?

Antibacterial properties at higher concentrations — consider impact on preservative efficacy testing The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate/Caprate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate/Caprate allowed in the EU?

Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate/Caprate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate/Caprate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate/Caprate functions as: Stabilising agent, surfactant (emulsifying), cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Mixture — no single CAS; Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate component = 51033-35-3 / 108777-93-1 / 1253692-86-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate/Caprate?

not established 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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