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Emulsifier

POLYGLYCERYL-6 UNDECYLENATE

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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 polyglycerol ester of undecylenic acid that emulsifies oil and water and offers mild antimicrobial activity from the unsaturated C11 acid. Generally well tolerated at cosmetic levels.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Mild emulsifying surfactant
  • Inherent mild antimicrobial activity
  • Plant-derived backbone

Known concerns

  • Undecylenic acid is a known irritant in higher concentrations
  • Limited substance-specific data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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