murphyPolyglyceryl-8 Decaerucate/Decaisostearate/Decaricinoleate
molecular structure · PubChem
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from plant-based fatty acids including erucic acid, isostearic acid, and ricinoleic acid combined with polyglycerol. Synthesized through esterification of octaglycerol with the mixed fatty acids to form a decaester compound.
Decaester of octaglycerol and a mixture of Erucic acid, isostearic acid and ricinoleic acid
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 717)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 717)
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions mild (CIR 717)
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2023
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR