Polyglyceryl-10 Decaethylhexanoate

Polyglyceryl-10 Decaethylhexanoate 1
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Synthetic
Humectant
Not Clean
OriginDerived from polyglycerin-10 and 2-ethylhexanoic acid, members of the synthetic ester chemical family. Synthesized through esterification reaction between polyglycerin-10 and 2-ethylhexanoic acid under controlled conditions.
Polyglyceryl-10 Decaethylhexanoate is the decaester of 2-ethylhexanoic acid and Polyglycerin-10
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 717)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 717)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 irritating / 2 not irritating (CIR 717)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2023
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR