Polyglyceryl-6 Heptacaprylate

AKA: PG-6 Heptacaprylate

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

OriginDerived from glycerol and caprylic acid (a saturated fatty acid from coconut or palm oil). Synthesized through esterification reaction between polyglycerol and caprylic acid under catalytic conditions.

Heptaester of hexaglycerol and caprylic acid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

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

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