Polyglyceryl-6 laurate

AKA “Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Polyglyceryl-6 laurate

Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Not Clean

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, dodecanoates (1:1) (6 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

CAS #

51033-38-6

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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

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic emulsifier developed for cosmetic formulations. Provides gentle, non-ionic emulsification properties for contemporary skincare products.

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Glow I.V.

Kosas

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Barrier Build Skin Protectant Cream

ILIA Beauty

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The Body Wash | Multi-Oil

Credo Beauty

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Polyglyceryl-6 laurate

European Commission

EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)

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Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR