Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Sebacate ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is a nonionic emulsifier and solubilizer used to disperse oils, fragrances, and pigments in water-based or mixed-phase formulas. It can also support mild cleansing and improve the feel of emulsions.
What does Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Sebacate do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is a nonionic emulsifier and solubilizer used to disperse oils, fragrances, and pigments in water-based or mixed-phase formulas. It can also support mild cleansing and improve the feel of emulsions.
Is Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Sebacate clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, it is generally well tolerated, non-ethoxylated, and not associated with common allergen labeling. Its main watchpoint is mild eye or skin irritation at higher surfactant-style use levels.
Is Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Sebacate sustainable?
This material is commonly made from renewable lipid and glycerin feedstocks, with possible coconut, palm-kernel, or castor supply-chain inputs depending on supplier. It is expected to be readily biodegradable and has low persistence concern.
Is Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Sebacate COSMOS-approved?
It is permitted under COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic when sourced and processed according to the standard. It aligns well with Green Chemistry because it can be made by esterification from renewable feedstocks and is biodegradable.
How does Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Sebacate work chemically?
The molecule is a nonionic polyglycerol ester built from a polyglycerin backbone esterified with a C12 fatty-acid unit and a C10 dicarboxylic-acid unit. It is typically used around 0.5% to 5% depending on whether the goal is solubilization, emulsification, or mild cleansing, and it is broadly compatible across common cosmetic pH ranges.
Last updated 2026-05-13