Polyglyceryl-8 C12-20 Acid Ester

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Acid

Not Clean

Polyglyceryl-8 C12-20 Acid Ester is the ester of Polyglyceryl-8 and a synthetic mixture of saturated acids containing 12 to 20 carbons in the alkyl chain

CAS #

-

State

Solid

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 synthetic emulsifier developed in the late 20th century from glycerin and medium-chain fatty acids. Designed to replace traditional soap-based emulsification systems in modern cosmetic formulations.

EWG

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

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

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