Polyglyceryl-5 Laurate

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oils, which are sources of lauric acid and glycerin. Synthesized through esterification of polyglycerin with lauric acid or its derivatives.

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, dodecanoates (1:1) (5 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

CAS #

128738-83-0

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-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

Leave-on0.6%

Rinse-off0.6%

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · 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