Polyglyceryl-6 Undecylenate

Polyglyceryl-6 Undecylenate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Ester of hexaglycerol and undecylenic acid
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
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emulsifier developed in the late 20th century. Created to provide natural-origin alternatives to traditional petroleum-based emulsifiers by combining plant-derived glycerin with undecylenic acid, which itself derives from castor oil.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR