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polyglycerin-3
AKA “UNII-4A0NCJ6RD6, 4A0NCJ6RD6, EINECS 259-986-8, Triglycerin, POLYGLYCEROL-3, RefChem:8820, POLYCAST-3, POLYGLYCERIN 03P, DTXSID80891933, DTXCID401031448”
Humectant
Ingredient Facts
polyglycerin-3
AKA: UNII-4A0NCJ6RD6, 4A0NCJ6RD6, EINECS 259-986-8, Triglycerin, POLYGLYCEROL-3, RefChem:8820, POLYCAST-3, POLYGLYCERIN 03P, DTXSID80891933, DTXCID401031448
Humectant · Humectant · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Humectant
Clean
Triglycerol
Formula
C9H20O7
Mol. Weight
240.25
CAS #
56090-54-1
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic humectant and emollient developed in the late 20th century from glycerin polymers to improve moisture retention and spreadability in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR