Polyglyceryl-6 Octacaprylate

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-6 OCTACAPRYLATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (polymer mixture)
Function
Skin-conditioning agent – Emollient; Surfactant – Emulsifying Agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted cosmetic ingredient; CIR Panel: safe as used when non-irritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No individual test data available; heavily esterified polymer—verify HLB suitability for your emulsion type.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyglyceryl-6 Octacaprylate safe in cosmetics?

No individual test data available; heavily esterified polymer—verify HLB suitability for your emulsion type. The EU classifies Polyglyceryl-6 Octacaprylate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyglyceryl-6 Octacaprylate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Polyglyceryl-6 Octacaprylate do in cosmetics?

Polyglyceryl-6 Octacaprylate functions as: Skin-conditioning agent – Emollient; Surfactant – Emulsifying Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (polymer mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyglyceryl-6 Octacaprylate?

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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