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Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate

Low concern

This polyglyceryl-myristate is a cosmetic emulsifier. The closely related polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (PGE, E475) are FDA-approved as direct food additives under 21 CFR 172.854 and have an EFSA ADI of 25 mg/kg.

Found in

5 products

What it is

Ester of polyglycerin-10 and myristic acid; nonionic O/W emulsifier and surfactant.

Not the same as food-grade polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (E475), but chemically related.

Why it's flagged

Cosmetic grade not authorized as direct food additive

What regulators actually say

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

21 CFR 172.854 – Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Cosmetic ingredient; PGE class authorized as food additive under 21 CFR 172.854

European Union — EFSA

Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (E475) authorized food additive

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