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Emollient

POLYGLYCERYL-4 PENTAOLEATE

CAS 103230-29-1 Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A pentaester emollient and emulsifier from tetraglycerol and oleic acid that provides excellent skin feel with good emulsification. Plant-derived and well-tolerated; oleic content can be mildly comedogenic.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Skin emollience
  • Stabilises emulsions
  • Plant-derived (oleic acid)
  • Smooth skin feel

Known concerns

  • Oleic esters can be mildly comedogenic
  • Limited dedicated safety dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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