murphyPolyglyceryl-8 Decabehenate/Caprate
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Not Clean
OriginDerived from polyglycerin-8 combined with behenic acid and capric acid, both fatty acid components. Synthesized through esterification of polyglycerin with a mixture of behenic and capric acids.
Polyglyceryl-8 Decabehenate/Caprate is the decaester of Polyglycerin-8 with a mixture of Behenic Acid and Capric Acid
CAS #
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Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 717)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 717)
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions minimal (CIR 717)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on9%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2023
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR