Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
AKA “34406-66-1, 2, 3-dihydroxypropyl 2, 3, 4, 5, 6-nonakis(2, 3-dihydroxypropyl)dodecanoate, SCHEMBL25437401, SXCCYPSQCCKDHO-UHFFFAOYSA-N, CID 90471646
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-10 laurate
AKA: 34406-66-1, 2, 3-dihydroxypropyl 2, 3, 4, 5, 6-nonakis(2, 3-dihydroxypropyl)dodecanoate, SCHEMBL25437401, SXCCYPSQCCKDHO-UHFFFAOYSA-N, CID 90471646
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, dodecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
Formula
C42H84O22
Mol. Weight
941.10
CAS #
34406-66-1
Form
Liquid
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Functions
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
A synthetic polyol ester created for cosmetic formulations in the late 20th century. Functions as a mild emulsifier and surfactant with improved stability compared to traditional soap-based emulsifiers.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
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
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR