INCI name

POLYGLYCERYL-4 PELARGONATE

Polyglyceryl-4 pelargonate

A polyglycerol ester of pelargonic acid, used as an emollient and emulsion stabiliser.

What it is

Polyglyceryl-4 pelargonate is the monoester of polyglycerin-4 and pelargonic (nonanoic) acid, a C9 fatty acid. CosIng lists it as an emollient and emulsion-stabilising ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, lotions, cleansing products and other products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Polyglycerin-4 is itself a mixture, so the material is not a single compound.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
Emulsion stabilising
Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (12)

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