Polyglyceryl-10 Decalinoleate
AKA “3-Propanetriol, decamer, deca-9, 12-octadecadienoate, RefChem:410755, DTXCID201506568, Decaglycerol decalinoleate, Decaglyceryl decalinoleate
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-10 decalinoleate
AKA: 3-Propanetriol, Decamer, Deca-9, 12-octadecadienoate, RefChem:410755, DTXCID201506568, Decaglycerol decalinoleate, Decaglyceryl decalinoleate
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle plant-derived emulsifier that helps blend water and oil-based ingredients, keeping your formula smooth and stable while delivering nutrients evenly to skin.
Formula
C210H362O31
Mol. Weight
3383.00
CAS #
68900-96-9
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emulsifier developed in the late 20th century by combining polyglycerin with linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid). Created to provide gentle emulsification and skin conditioning properties in contemporary cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR