Polyglyceryl-10 Hexacaprylate/caprate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polyglyceryl-10 Hexacaprylate/Caprate is the hexaester of Polyglycerin-10 with a mixture of Caprylic Acid and Capric Acid
What does it do?
Polyglyceryl-10 Hexacaprylate/caprate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Polyglyceryl-10 Hexacaprylate/caprate 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 Polyglyceryl-10 Hexacaprylate/caprate?
Polyglyceryl-10 Hexacaprylate/caprate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polyglyceryl-10 Hexacaprylate/Caprate is the hexaester of Polyglycerin-10 with a mixture of Caprylic Acid and Capric Acid
Is Polyglyceryl-10 Hexacaprylate/caprate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polyglyceryl-10 Hexacaprylate/caprate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polyglyceryl-10 Hexacaprylate/caprate do in cosmetic products?
Polyglyceryl-10 Hexacaprylate/caprate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing.
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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: 19/11/2015