Polyglyceryl-10 Trioleate
AKA “102051-00-3, [5, 6-bis(2, 3-dihydroxypropoxy)-3, 4, 5, 6-tetrakis(2, 3-dihydroxypropyl)-8, 9-dihydroxy-4-[3-hydroxy-2-[(Z)-octadec-9-enoyl]oxypropyl]-2-[(Z)-octadec-9-enoyl]oxynonyl] (Z)-octadec-9-enoate, SCHEMBL29357247, ACVWOBDQDPKAQH-IUPFWZBJSA-N
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-10 trioleate
AKA: 102051-00-3, [5, 6-bis(2, 3-dihydroxypropoxy)-3, 4, 5, 6-tetrakis(2, 3-dihydroxypropyl)-8, 9-dihydroxy-4-[3-hydroxy-2-[(Z)-octadec-9-enoyl]oxypropyl]-2-[(Z)-octadec-9-enoyl]oxynonyl] (Z)-octadec-9-enoate, SCHEMBL29357247, ACVWOBDQDPKAQH-IUPFWZBJSA-N
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, 9-(Z)-octadecenoates (1:3) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
Formula
C84H158O23
Mol. Weight
1536.10
CAS #
102051-00-3
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing Surfactant
Removes Impurities
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic polyglyceryl ester derived from glycerin and oleic acid. Used in cosmetics as a gentle emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR