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Emulsifier

POLYGLYCERYL-3 DECYLTETRADECYL ETHER

76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A polyglyceryl ether with a long branched alkyl tail used as a gentle PEG-free emulsifier. Polyglyceryl chemistry is well-tolerated; thin formal dossier keeps it in the upper-yellow rather than green band.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Mild nonionic emulsifier with low irritation profile
  • PEG-free / EO-free polyglyceryl chemistry
  • Stable in cold-process emulsions

Known concerns

  • Limited published cosmetic-specific safety data
  • Possible minor residuals from manufacturing

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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