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Emulsifier

POLYGLYCERYL-10 PENTASTEARATE

CAS 94561-64-6 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A polyglyceryl-10 polyester of stearic acid used as a mild PEG-free O/W emulsifier. Skin-friendly with broad cosmetic acceptance; a clean-beauty alternative to ethoxylated emulsifiers.

Skin benefits

  • Mild non-ionic emulsifier
  • Stearic-acid-based emollient
  • PEG-free, skin-friendly

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations
  • Possible mild irritation at very high levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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