Polyglyceryl-10 laurate

Polyglyceryl-10 laurate (CAS 34406-66-1), also known as Decaglycerin monolaurate, is a mild, water-dispersible emulsifier derived from polyglycerol and lauric acid. It functions as a nonionic surfactant and emulsification agent across food processing and personal care manufacturing.

In these industries, clean-label and skin-compatible ingredients are a sourcing priority. In food production, it stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions in dressings, beverages, and low-fat dairy formulations, helping maintain texture and phase stability throughout shelf life.

Personal care formulators use it to emulsify lightweight lotions, micellar cleansing waters, and leave-on skin products where a gentle, low-irritation surfactant profile is required. It also functions as a solubilizer for fragrance oils and lipophilic actives.

In water-based cosmetic systems, it reduces the need for conventional co-solvents. In both sectors, its high HLB value makes it suitable for stabilizing aqueous dispersions without the need for heavy emulsifier blends or complex chemical additives.

Polyglyceryl-10 laurate is typically supplied as a liquid or paste at ambient temperature. Food-grade and cosmetic-grade specifications are available, with food-grade material commonly meeting FCC or equivalent regional food additive standards.

Drum and IBC quantities are standard for industrial buyers, with sample quantities available for formulation trials. This versatile ingredient offers a sustainable alternative to traditional ethoxylated surfactants in modern chemical manufacturing.