Polyglycerin-10

AKA: Decaglycerol, 9041-07-0, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36-nonaoxanonatriacontane-1, 2, 6, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30, 34, 38, 39-dodecaol, Orb1987306, C30H62O21, D97501, 3-[3-[3-[3-[3-[3-[3-[3-[3-(2, 3-dihydroxypropoxy)-2-hydroxy-propoxy]-2-hydroxy-propoxy]-2-hydroxy-propoxy]-2-hydroxy-propoxy]-2-hydroxy-propoxy]-2-hydroxy-propoxy]-2-hydroxy-propoxy]-2-hydroxy-propoxy]propane-1, 2-diol
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from plant-based glycerin, typically sourced from coconut, palm, or soy oils through extraction and refinement processes. Synthesized through polymerization, where multiple glycerin molecules are chemically linked together to form the larger polyglycerin-10 compound.
Polyglycerin-10 os a glycerin polymer containing 10 glycerin units; Decaglycerol
Formula
C30H62O21
Mol. Weight
758.80
CAS #
9041-07-0
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks In Moisture
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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