Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate is a chemical compound, ester composed of tetraglycerol and capric acid.
It appears in the form of a white powder or yellowish liquid.
What it is used for and where
Cosmetics
Surfactant - Emulsifying agent. Emulsions are thermodynamically unstable and are used to soothe or soften the skin and emulsify, so they need a specific, stabilising ingredient. This ingredient forms a film, lowers the surface tension and makes two immiscible liquids miscible. A very important factor affecting the stability of the emulsion is the amount of the emulsifying agent. Emulsifiers have the property of reducing the oil/water or water/oil interfacial tension, improving the stability of the emulsion and also directly influencing the stability, sensory properties and surface tension of sunscreens by modulating the filmometric performance.
CAS 160391-93-5
UNII 3N873UN885
Trade name Glysurf 4MC, Tegosoft PC 41
