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Emulsifier

POLYGLYCERYL-5 DICAPRYLATE

CAS 108777-93-1
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A polyglycerol diester emulsifier — mixes oil and water in creams. Considered one of the gentler emulsifiers, with good skin tolerance and no documented major safety concerns at cosmetic use.

Function

CLEANSINGSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild non-ionic emulsifier
  • Good skin tolerance vs ethoxylated emulsifiers
  • Biodegradable polyglycerol/fatty-acid ester
  • Suitable for sensitive-skin formulations

Known concerns

  • Quality varies by purification grade
  • Trace caprylic acid odor possible

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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