POLYGLYCERYL-4 LAURATE- ▸ Emulsification: Oil-in-water emulsifier for cosmetic systems.
- ▸ Solubilizer: Solubilizes oils and fragrances in aqueous bases.
- ▸ Surfactant: Nonionic surface-active agent.
- ▸ Co-emulsifier: Supports emulsion stability.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Polyglyceryl-4 laurate (CAS 75798-42-4) is a nonionic polyglycerol ester of lauric acid. It functions as an emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is polyglyceryl-4 laurate used for?
Polyglyceryl-4 laurate (CAS 75798-42-4) is a nonionic polyglycerol ester of lauric acid used as an oil-in-water emulsifier, solubilizer, and co-emulsifier in cosmetic formulations. It solubilizes oils and fragrances in aqueous bases.
What is polyglyceryl-4 laurate made from?
It is the ester of lauric acid (C12) with tetraglycerol (polyglycerol-4), CAS 75798-42-4 — a polyglycerol-based nonionic surfactant chemistry.
How does polyglyceryl-4 laurate differ from polyglyceryl-6 or polyglyceryl-10 laurate?
All are lauric-acid esters but on different polyglycerol chain lengths; higher polyglyceryl numbers are more hydrophilic with higher HLB. Specify the polyglyceryl number for your solubilizing or emulsifying target.
Is polyglyceryl-4 laurate a solubilizer or emulsifier?
It functions as both: a nonionic surfactant that solubilizes oils and fragrances in water and acts as an O/W emulsifier or co-emulsifier depending on use level and the rest of the system.
What grades and packaging is polyglyceryl-4 laurate available in?
Grade and packaging depend on current stock. Contact RawSource with your specification and volume for a bulk quote; CoA and SDS accompany each lot.