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Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
AKA “Dermosoft dgmc, diglyceryl monocaprate, Sunsoft Q-10D, Cremercoor PG2 C10, JX7WXJ41DH, Decanoic acid, 3-(2, 3-dihydroxypropoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl ester, Capric acid, monoester with diglycerol, 3-DIHYDROXYPROPOXY)-2-HYDROXYPROPYL DECANOATE, DTXSID201021384, RefChem:866529”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-2 caprate
AKA: Dermosoft dgmc, Diglyceryl monocaprate, Sunsoft Q-10D, Cremercoor PG2 C10, JX7WXJ41DH, Decanoic acid, 3-(2, 3-dihydroxypropoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl ester, Capric acid, Monoester with diglycerol, 3-DIHYDROXYPROPOXY)-2-HYDROXYPROPYL DECANOATE, DTXSID201021384, RefChem:866529
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, decanoates (1:1) (2 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
Effective at 13.5%
Formula
C16H32O6
Mol. Weight
320.42
CAS #
156153-06-9
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Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Antioxidant Protection
UV Protection
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic polyglyceryl ester emulsifier derived from capric acid (found in coconut oil). Used in cosmetics for emulsification and skin conditioning.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
2.0%
25.0%
0%35%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 2-25
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Capric Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydroxycapric Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Undecanoic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Capric Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Hydroxycapric Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Combating Lead/HFD Neurotoxicity in Rats: The Synergistic Effect of 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles.
Saleh SR, Atef E, Maher AM, Ghareeb DA, Sheta E et al.
Biological trace element research, 2026
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR