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Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate
AKA “Emulsifier, Caprylic Acid Ester”
Surfactant
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Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-10 caprylate
AKA: Emulsifier, Caprylic Acid Ester
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
Ester of decaglycerol and caprylic acid
Effective at 3.5%
CAS #
51033-41-1
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A plant-derived surfactant made from glycerin and caprylic acid. Used in cosmetics as a gentle emulsifier and cleanser, often preferred in natural skincare due to its lower toxicity profile.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
2.0%
5.0%
0%7%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 2-5
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Unexpected skin barrier influence from nonionic emulsifiers.
Bárány E, Lindberg M, Lodén M
International journal of pharmaceutics, 2000
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Unexpected skin barrier influence from nonionic emulsifiers.
Bárány E, Lindberg M, Lodén M
International journal of pharmaceutics, 2000
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Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Effects of silicone emulsifiers on in vitro skin permeation of sunscreens from cosmetic emulsions.
Montenegro L, Paolino D, Puglisi G
Journal of cosmetic science, 2004
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Structure and rheology of semisolid o/w creams containing cetyl alcohol/non-ionic surfactant mixed emulsifier and different polymers.
Ribeiro HM, Morais JA, Eccleston GM
International journal of cosmetic science, 2004
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Efficient Development of Green Emulsifier/Emollient-Based Emulsion Vehicles: From RSM Optimal Experimental Design to Abridged In Vivo Assessment.
Vukašinović M, Savić S, Cekić N, Ilić T, Pantelić I et al.
Pharmaceutics, 2023
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Efficient Development of Green Emulsifier/Emollient-Based Emulsion Vehicles: From RSM Optimal Experimental Design to Abridged In Vivo Assessment.
Vukašinović M, Savić S, Cekić N, Ilić T, Pantelić I et al.
Pharmaceutics, 2023
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Efficient Development of Green Emulsifier/Emollient-Based Emulsion Vehicles: From RSM Optimal Experimental Design to Abridged In Vivo Assessment.
Vukašinović M, Savić S, Cekić N, Ilić T, Pantelić I et al.
Pharmaceutics, 2023
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Efficient Development of Green Emulsifier/Emollient-Based Emulsion Vehicles: From RSM Optimal Experimental Design to Abridged In Vivo Assessment.
Vukašinović M, Savić S, Cekić N, Ilić T, Pantelić I et al.
Pharmaceutics, 2023
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Efficient Development of Green Emulsifier/Emollient-Based Emulsion Vehicles: From RSM Optimal Experimental Design to Abridged In Vivo Assessment.
Vukašinović M, Savić S, Cekić N, Ilić T, Pantelić I et al.
Pharmaceutics, 2023
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Synthesis, Characterization, Self-Assembly, and Irritation Studies of Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylates.
Zhang G, Bao C, Fu K, Lin Y, Li T et al.
Polymers, 2020
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Synthesis, Characterization, Self-Assembly, and Irritation Studies of Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylates.
Zhang G, Bao C, Fu K, Lin Y, Li T et al.
Polymers, 2020
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Synthesis, Characterization, Self-Assembly, and Irritation Studies of Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylates.
Zhang G, Bao C, Fu K, Lin Y, Li T et al.
Polymers, 2020
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Synthesis, Characterization, Self-Assembly, and Irritation Studies of Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylates.
Zhang G, Bao C, Fu K, Lin Y, Li T et al.
Polymers, 2020
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Synthesis, Characterization, Self-Assembly, and Irritation Studies of Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylates.
Zhang G, Bao C, Fu K, Lin Y, Li T et al.
Polymers, 2020
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Synthesis, Characterization, Self-Assembly, and Irritation Studies of Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylates.
Zhang G, Bao C, Fu K, Lin Y, Li T et al.
Polymers, 2020
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Synthesis, Characterization, Self-Assembly, and Irritation Studies of Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylates.
Zhang G, Bao C, Fu K, Lin Y, Li T et al.
Polymers, 2020
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Synthesis, Characterization, Self-Assembly, and Irritation Studies of Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylates.
Zhang G, Bao C, Fu K, Lin Y, Li T et al.
Polymers, 2020
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Synthesis, Characterization, Self-Assembly, and Irritation Studies of Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylates.
Zhang G, Bao C, Fu K, Lin Y, Li T et al.
Polymers, 2020
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Synthesis, Characterization, Self-Assembly, and Irritation Studies of Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylates.
Zhang G, Bao C, Fu K, Lin Y, Li T et al.
Polymers, 2020
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Synthesis, Characterization, Self-Assembly, and Irritation Studies of Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylates.
Zhang G, Bao C, Fu K, Lin Y, Li T et al.
Polymers, 2020
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Synthesis, Characterization, Self-Assembly, and Irritation Studies of Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylates.
Zhang G, Bao C, Fu K, Lin Y, Li T et al.
Polymers, 2020
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Synthesis, Characterization, Self-Assembly, and Irritation Studies of Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylates.
Zhang G, Bao C, Fu K, Lin Y, Li T et al.
Polymers, 2020
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Synthesis, Characterization, Self-Assembly, and Irritation Studies of Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylates.
Zhang G, Bao C, Fu K, Lin Y, Li T et al.
Polymers, 2020
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Synthesis, Characterization, Self-Assembly, and Irritation Studies of Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylates.
Zhang G, Bao C, Fu K, Lin Y, Li T et al.
Polymers, 2020
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Synthesis, Characterization, Self-Assembly, and Irritation Studies of Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylates.
Zhang G, Bao C, Fu K, Lin Y, Li T et al.
Polymers, 2020
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Synthesis, Characterization, Self-Assembly, and Irritation Studies of Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylates.
Zhang G, Bao C, Fu K, Lin Y, Li T et al.
Polymers, 2020
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Synthesis, Characterization, Self-Assembly, and Irritation Studies of Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylates.
Zhang G, Bao C, Fu K, Lin Y, Li T et al.
Polymers, 2020
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Synthesis, Characterization, Self-Assembly, and Irritation Studies of Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylates.
Zhang G, Bao C, Fu K, Lin Y, Li T et al.
Polymers, 2020
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Synthesis, Characterization, Self-Assembly, and Irritation Studies of Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylates.
Zhang G, Bao C, Fu K, Lin Y, Li T et al.
Polymers, 2020
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Synthesis, Characterization, Self-Assembly, and Irritation Studies of Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylates.
Zhang G, Bao C, Fu K, Lin Y, Li T et al.
Polymers, 2020
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Synthesis, Characterization, Self-Assembly, and Irritation Studies of Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylates.
Zhang G, Bao C, Fu K, Lin Y, Li T et al.
Polymers, 2020
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Synthesis, Characterization, Self-Assembly, and Irritation Studies of Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylates.
Zhang G, Bao C, Fu K, Lin Y, Li T et al.
Polymers, 2020
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Synthesis, Characterization, Self-Assembly, and Irritation Studies of Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylates.
Zhang G, Bao C, Fu K, Lin Y, Li T et al.
Polymers, 2020
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Synthesis, Characterization, Self-Assembly, and Irritation Studies of Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylates.
Zhang G, Bao C, Fu K, Lin Y, Li T et al.
Polymers, 2020
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Synthesis, Characterization, Self-Assembly, and Irritation Studies of Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylates.
Zhang G, Bao C, Fu K, Lin Y, Li T et al.
Polymers, 2020
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Synthesis, Characterization, Self-Assembly, and Irritation Studies of Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylates.
Zhang G, Bao C, Fu K, Lin Y, Li T et al.
Polymers, 2020
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Synthesis, Characterization, Self-Assembly, and Irritation Studies of Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylates.
Zhang G, Bao C, Fu K, Lin Y, Li T et al.
Polymers, 2020
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Synthesis, Characterization, Self-Assembly, and Irritation Studies of Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylates.
Zhang G, Bao C, Fu K, Lin Y, Li T et al.
Polymers, 2020
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Tailoring the Stability of W/O/W Liquid Foundations: A Comparative Study of Polyglycerol-Based W/O Emulsifiers.
Zhu C, Zeng L, Xie Z, Luo G, Chung LH et al.
ACS omega, 2026
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Tailoring the Stability of W/O/W Liquid Foundations: A Comparative Study of Polyglycerol-Based W/O Emulsifiers.
Zhu C, Zeng L, Xie Z, Luo G, Chung LH et al.
ACS omega, 2026
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Tailoring the Stability of W/O/W Liquid Foundations: A Comparative Study of Polyglycerol-Based W/O Emulsifiers.
Zhu C, Zeng L, Xie Z, Luo G, Chung LH et al.
ACS omega, 2026
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Tailoring the Stability of W/O/W Liquid Foundations: A Comparative Study of Polyglycerol-Based W/O Emulsifiers.
Zhu C, Zeng L, Xie Z, Luo G, Chung LH et al.
ACS omega, 2026
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Tailoring the Stability of W/O/W Liquid Foundations: A Comparative Study of Polyglycerol-Based W/O Emulsifiers.
Zhu C, Zeng L, Xie Z, Luo G, Chung LH et al.
ACS omega, 2026
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Tailoring the Stability of W/O/W Liquid Foundations: A Comparative Study of Polyglycerol-Based W/O Emulsifiers.
Zhu C, Zeng L, Xie Z, Luo G, Chung LH et al.
ACS omega, 2026
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR