Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate

AKA: Diglyceryl monooleate, 9-Octadecenoic acid, Ester with 1, Monoester with oxybis(propanediol), 9-OCTADECENOIC ACID, MONOESTER WITH OXYBIS(PROPANEDIOL, 3-Dihydroxypropoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl oleate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
Ester of diglycerol and oleic acid
CAS #
49553-76-6, 9007-48-1
Form
Liquid
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
A modern synthetic emulsifier created for cosmetics in the late 20th century. Offers mild, non-ionic emulsifying properties suitable for sensitive skin formulations.
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-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: CosIng · EWG · CIR