Polyglyceryl-4 Sweet Almondate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polyglyceryl-4 Sweet Almondate is an ester of the fatty acids derived from sweet almond oil and Polyglycerin-4
What does it do?
Polyglyceryl-4 Sweet Almondate 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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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Polyglyceryl-4 Sweet Almondate 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 Sweet Almondate?
Polyglyceryl-4 Sweet Almondate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polyglyceryl-4 Sweet Almondate is an ester of the fatty acids derived from sweet almond oil and Polyglycerin-4
Is Polyglyceryl-4 Sweet Almondate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polyglyceryl-4 Sweet Almondate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polyglyceryl-4 Sweet Almondate do in cosmetic products?
Polyglyceryl-4 Sweet Almondate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Polyglyceryl-4 Sweet Almondate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Polyglyceryl-4 Sweet Almondate 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: 23/01/2011