Polyglyceryl-8 Decabehenate/Caprate
AKA “Polyglyceryl-8 Decabehenate/Caprate
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-8 decabehenate/caprate
Ingredient · Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Not Clean
Polyglyceryl-8 Decabehenate/Caprate is the decaester of Polyglycerin-8 with a mixture of Behenic Acid and Capric Acid
CAS #
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Form
Powder
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Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Traditional Use
A modern polyglyceryl emulsifier created by esterifying plant-derived fatty acids (behenic and capric acids). Part of the contemporary shift toward plant-based rather than petrochemical emulsifiers.
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: CosIng · EWG · CIR