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Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate

Low concern

Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (PGE, E475) are widely used food emulsifiers with EFSA-confirmed safety. The specific Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate is reviewed for cosmetic use as safe.

Found in

6 products

What it is

A nonionic surfactant formed by esterification of decaglycerin with caprylic acid.

Emulsifier; primarily used in cosmetics, sometimes referenced in food emulsion systems as polyglycerol ester.

Why it's flagged

mild eye irritation at high concentration

What regulators actually say

"Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids may be safely used in food in accordance with the conditions prescribed in 21 CFR 172.854."

21 CFR 172.854 — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids permitted under 21 CFR 172.854.

European Union — EFSA

Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (E475) re-evaluated and considered safe.

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