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Emulsifier

POLYGLYCERYL-4 OLEYL ETHER

CAS 71032-90-1 / 9022-76-8 / 112708-25-5
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A polyglycerol-and-fatty-alcohol emulsifier that mixes oil into water. Mild and non-ionic; quality varies by supplier processing, so well-purified grades are best.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Mild non-ionic emulsifier
  • Solubilizes oils into water phase
  • Good skin feel in cleansers
  • Polyglycerol head is biodegradable

Known concerns

  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane or unreacted oxide depending on grade
  • Limited public toxicology specific to this ether

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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