Polyglyceryl-4 Caprylate/caprate
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - hydrotrope in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprylate/Caprate is the monoester of Polyglycerin-4 and a mixture of caprylic and capric acids.
What does it do?
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprylate/caprate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - hydrotrope
surfactant that increases the solubility of poorly-soluble substances in water-based formulations
EU regulatory status
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprylate/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-4 Caprylate/caprate?
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprylate/caprate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polyglyceryl-4 Caprylate/Caprate is the monoester of Polyglycerin-4 and a mixture of caprylic and capric acids.
Is Polyglyceryl-4 Caprylate/caprate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polyglyceryl-4 Caprylate/caprate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polyglyceryl-4 Caprylate/caprate do in cosmetic products?
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprylate/caprate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - hydrotrope.
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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: 19/11/2012