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
Plant Oil
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
A synthetic polyol ester created for cosmetic formulations in the late 20th century. Functions as a mild emulsifier and surfactant with improved stability compared to traditional soap-based emulsifiers.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
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: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR