Polyglyceryl-20 Heptacaprylate

AKA: Polyglyceryl-20 Ester, Emulsifier

Synthetic

Cleanser

Not Clean

OriginDerived from glycerin and caprylic acid (octanoic acid), both obtained through petrochemical synthesis or natural oil processing. Synthesized through esterification of polyglycerin with multiple caprylic acid chains under catalytic conditions.

1,2,3-Propanetriol homopolymer (20 mol average), heptaoctanoate

CAS #

-

Form

Liquid

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 Surfactant

Removes Impurities

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2023

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR