Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate

AKA: Dermosoft dgmc, Diglyceryl monocaprate, Sunsoft Q-10D, Cremercoor PG2 C10, Decanoic acid, 3-(2, 3-dihydroxypropoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl ester, Capric acid, Monoester with diglycerol, 3-DIHYDROXYPROPOXY)-2-HYDROXYPROPYL DECANOATE
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, decanoates (1:1) (2 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
Effective at 13.5%
Formula
C16H32O6
Mol. Weight
320.42
CAS #
156153-06-9
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Antioxidant Protection
UV Protection
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic polyglyceryl ester emulsifier derived from capric acid (found in coconut oil). Used in cosmetics for emulsification and skin conditioning.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
2.0%
25.0%
0%35%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 2-25
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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