INCI · surfactant · CIR review pending · used in 1 products
Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate is an ester of polyglycerol (with an average of 6 glycerol units) and lauric acid (a 12-carbon fatty acid derived from coconut or palm oil). Its CAS number is 51033-38-6, and its chemical description is 1,2,3-propanetriol, homopolymer, dodecanoates (1:1) (6 mol glycerol average molar ratio). It is used primarily as an emulsifying agent in cosmetic and personal care formulations.
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surfactant● Benefits
Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate functions as an emulsifier, helping to stabilize oil-in-water or water-in-oil mixtures in cosmetic products. The source does not provide additional skin benefit claims beyond its emulsifying role.
emulsifying
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