Polyglyceryl-3 Dicaprate

Polyglyceryl-3 Dicaprate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyglyceryl-3 Ester, Emulsifier
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from glycerol and decanoic acid (a saturated fatty acid), both synthetically produced or sourced from natural oils. Synthesized through esterification of polyglycerin with decanoic acid under catalytic conditions.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, decanoates (1:2) (3 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
CAS #
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Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Brightens Skin
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR