Polyglyceryl-4 Oleyl Ether
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, 9-(Z)-octodecenyl ethers (1:1) (4 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
What does it do?
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleyl Ether is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleyl Ether 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 Oleyl Ether?
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleyl Ether is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, 9-(Z)-octodecenyl ethers (1:1) (4 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
Is Polyglyceryl-4 Oleyl Ether allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polyglyceryl-4 Oleyl Ether is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polyglyceryl-4 Oleyl Ether do in cosmetic products?
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleyl Ether is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Polyglyceryl-4 Oleyl Ether?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Polyglyceryl-4 Oleyl Ether is 71032-90-1 / 9022-76-8 / 112708-25-5.
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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