Polyglyceryl-5 Caprate

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

OriginDerived from capric acid (a saturated fatty acid) and polyglycerol, both obtainable from plant or petroleum sources. Synthesized through esterification of polyglycerol-5 with capric acid via catalytic reaction.

Polyglyceryl-5 Caprate is the monoester of capric acid and Polyglycerin-5

CAS #

-

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

Mixes Oil & Water

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

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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