Polyglyceryl-10 Decalinoleate

AKA: 68900-96-9, 2, 3-Propanetriol, Decamer, Deca-9, 12-octadecadienoate, Decaglycerol decalinoleate, Decaglyceryl decalinoleate, Glycerol, Deca(octadeca-9, 12-dienoate), 9, 12-Octadecadienoic acid, Decaester with decaglycerol
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Decaester of decaglycerol and linoleic acid
Formula
C210H362O31
Mol. Weight
3383.00
CAS #
68900-96-9
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 modern synthetic emulsifier developed in the late 20th century by combining polyglycerin with linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid). Created to provide gentle emulsification and skin conditioning properties in contemporary cosmetic formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR