Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate

AKA: Emulsifier, Caprylic Acid Ester

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Clean

Ester of decaglycerol and caprylic acid

Effective at 3.5%

CAS #

51033-41-1

Form

Liquid

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.

EWG

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%

Reported use

CIR reported use: 2-5

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR