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Emulsifier

POLYGLYCERYL-3 PENTACAPRYLATE/CAPRATE

84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A mild emulsifier and solvent from triglycerol esterified with caprylic and capric acids. Coconut-derived and biodegradable; commonly used in gentle cleansing and emulsion systems.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSOLVENTSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild emulsifier
  • Light, non-greasy feel
  • Plant-derived (coconut)
  • Biodegradable

Known concerns

  • Limited dedicated safety dossier
  • Hydrolysis sensitivity at extreme pH

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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