Allowed in EU

Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters

A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil and Polyglycerin-4

What does it do?

Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

EU regulatory status

Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters?

Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil and Polyglycerin-4

Is Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters do in cosmetic products?

Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing.

What is the CAS number of Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters is -.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010