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Emulsifier

POLYGLYCERYL-10 PENTALAURATE

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A pentaester emollient and emulsifier from decaglycerol and lauric acid. Used in cleansing and emulsion systems; well-tolerated overall, though dedicated safety data is limited so it sits in yellow.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Mild emulsifying surfactant
  • Plant-derived (lauric acid)
  • Biodegradable
  • Suitable for cleansing systems

Known concerns

  • Limited dedicated safety dossier
  • Possible irritant at high lauric acid loading

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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