Polyglycerin-10

Polyglycerin-10

AKA “Decaglycerol, 9041-07-0, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36-nonaoxanonatriacontane-1, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30, 34, 38, 39-dodecaol, orb1987306, SCHEMBL25238278, C30H62O21, AKOS040744766, BS-24859, D97501, 3-[3-[3-[3-[3-[3-[3-[3-[3-(2, 3-dihydroxypropoxy)-2-hydroxy-propoxy]-2-hydroxy-propoxy]-2-hydroxy-propoxy]-2-hydroxy-propoxy]-2-hydroxy-propoxy]-2-hydroxy-propoxy]-2-hydroxy-propoxy]-2-hydroxy-propoxy]propane-1, 2-diol”

Humectant

Ingredient Facts

Polyglycerin-10

AKA: Decaglycerol, 9041-07-0, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36-nonaoxanonatriacontane-1, 2, 6, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30, 34, 38, 39-dodecaol, Orb1987306, SCHEMBL25238278, C30H62O21, AKOS040744766, BS-24859, D97501, 3-[3-[3-[3-[3-[3-[3-[3-[3-(2, 3-dihydroxypropoxy)-2-hydroxy-propoxy]-2-hydroxy-propoxy]-2-hydroxy-propoxy]-2-hydroxy-propoxy]-2-hydroxy-propoxy]-2-hydroxy-propoxy]-2-hydroxy-propoxy]-2-hydroxy-propoxy]propane-1, 2-diol

Humectant · Humectant · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Humectant

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Not Clean

Polyglycerin-10 os a glycerin polymer containing 10 glycerin units; Decaglycerol

Formula

C30H62O21

Mol. Weight

758.80

CAS #

9041-07-0

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Developed as a food and cosmetic ingredient in the mid-20th century by esterifying glycerin with various fatty acids. Used as a humectant and emulsifier in skincare and personal care formulations.