Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

AKA: 34406-66-1, 2, 3-dihydroxypropyl 2, 3, 4, 5, 6-nonakis(2, 3-dihydroxypropyl)dodecanoate, SXCCYPSQCCKDHO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from glycerin and lauric acid, which are typically sourced from coconut or palm oils. Synthesized through esterification of polyglycerin with lauric acid under controlled chemical conditions.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, dodecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
Formula
C42H84O22
Mol. Weight
941.10
CAS #
34406-66-1
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
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
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 717)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
3 studies / 2 irritating / 1 not irritating / reactions minimal to slight (CIR 717)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0009–6.5%
Rinse-off0.2–5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2023
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR