Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
AKA “Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate, PGPR
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate
AKA: Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate, PGPR
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
Complex ester of hexaglycerol and polyricinoleic acid
CAS #
107615-51-0
Form
Liquid
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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 in the mid-20th century from castor oil (ricinus communis) derivatives to stabilize oil and water mixtures in cosmetics without traditional animal-derived emulsifiers.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR