Definition
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, dodecanoates (1:1) (5 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
Cosmetic roles
Mixes and holds oil and water togetherSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Safety & regulatory references
Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Polyglyceryl Fatty Acid Esters as Used in Cosmetics
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name ラウリン酸ポリグリセリル－５: 本品は、ラウリン酸（＊）とポリグリセリン－5（＊）のエステルである。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
POLYGLYCERYL-5 LAURATEINCI폴리글리세릴-5라우레이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)ラウリン酸ポリグリセリル－５Japanese labelling name
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 128738-83-0
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID501021664
What products actually use it for
What the 4 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Emulsifier2
- Surfactant (surface active agent)1
- Softener and conditioner1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard