Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate

AKA: PG-6 Oleate

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Clean

OriginTypically derived from vegetable oils such as coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils as the starting material. Synthesized through polyesterification and polyetherification of glycerin with oleic acid or plant-derived fatty acids.

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, (Z)-, 9-octadecenoate

CAS #

9007-48-1, 79665-92-2

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-assessed2 reviews →

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

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of 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