Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate
AKA “Polyglyceryl-10 eicosanedioate/tetradecanedioate
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-10 eicosanedioate/tetradecanedioate
Synthetic · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle conditioning agent that softens and smooths both hair and skin, helping to lock in moisture and improve texture.
CAS #
875112-30-4
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emulsifier combining polyglycerin with mixed fatty acid chains, developed in recent decades. Designed to provide stable emulsification and improved rheology in complex 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: CosIng · EWG · CIR