murphyPolyglyceryl-10 Pentacaprylate
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from caprylic acid (an eight-carbon fatty acid) and polyglycerin-10, both synthetic or chemically processed materials. Synthesized through esterification, chemically bonding caprylic acid molecules to polyglycerin-10 backbone.
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentacaprylate is the pentaester of Caprylic Acid and Polyglycerin-10
CAS #
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Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
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: CosIng · EWG · CIR