Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
AKA “Dermosoft dgmc, diglyceryl monocaprate, Sunsoft Q-10D, Cremercoor PG2 C10, Decanoic acid, 3-dihydroxypropoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl ester, Capric acid, monoester with diglycerol”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-2 caprate
AKA: Dermosoft dgmc, Diglyceryl monocaprate, Sunsoft Q-10D, Cremercoor PG2 C10, Decanoic acid, 3-dihydroxypropoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl ester, Capric acid, Monoester with diglycerol
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle emulsifier that helps blend water and oil-based ingredients together, creating a smooth, uniform texture in hair care formulas.
Effective at 13.5%
Formula
C16H32O6
Mol. Weight
320.42
CAS #
156153-06-9
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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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifier
Antioxidant Protection
UV Protection
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic polyglyceryl ester emulsifier derived from capric acid (found in coconut oil). Used in cosmetics for emulsification and skin conditioning.
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
Concentration Guide
2.0%
25.0%
0%35%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 2-25
Regulatory Agencies
10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Capric Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydroxycapric Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Undecanoic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Capric Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Hydroxycapric Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Combating Lead/HFD Neurotoxicity in Rats: The Synergistic Effect of 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles.
Saleh SR, Atef E, Maher AM, Ghareeb DA, Sheta E et al.
Biological trace element research, 2026
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR