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Surfactant

POLYGLYCERYL-6 TETRACAPRYLATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A medium-chain polyglycerol ester of caprylic acid (C8) used as a mild non-ionic surfactant — helps lift oils and dirt in cleansers. Food-grade chemistry; gentler than classic anionic detergents.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing surfactant
  • Solubilizes oils for rinse-off
  • Biodegradable plant-derived backbone

Known concerns

  • Caprylate (C8) chains slightly more defatting than longer-chain analogues
  • Limited substance-specific data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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