Description

Polyglyceryl-10 Pentacaprylate is an ester formed by the reaction of a glycerin polymer containing 10 glycerin units with caprylic acid. these esters are valued for their emollient, emulsifying, and moisturizing properties, making them useful in various cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND STRUCTURE

chemically, polyglyceryl-10 pentacaprylate consists of a polyglycerol backbone with ten glycerin units esterified with caprylic acid. this structure imparts unique moisturizing and emulsifying properties to the compound.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: generally a clear to pale yellow liquid.
Odor: characteristic mild odor.
Solubility: insoluble in water, but dispersible in oils and some organic solvents.
Density: varies based on specific formulation and concentration of the ester.

PRODUCTION PROCESS

Preparation of Polyglyceryl-10: glycerin is polymerized to form polyglyceryl-10.
Esterification: polyglyceryl-10 is reacted with caprylic acid under controlled temperature and pressure conditions to form the ester.
Filtration and Purification: the resulting ester is filtered and purified to remove impurities and obtain a high-quality product.
Packaging and Storage: the final product is packaged and stored in a cool, dry place to maintain its properties.

APPLICATIONS

Medical: used in topical formulations for its emollient and moisturizing properties, helping to improve skin health.
Cosmetics: commonly found in creams, lotions, emulsions, and hair care products as an emollient and emulsifier. enhances texture, spreadability, and stability of cosmetic products.
Others: used as a non-toxic, biodegradable emulsifier and stabilizer in various industrial formulations.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Biodegradability: polyglyceryl-10 pentacaprylate is biodegradable, making it environmentally friendly.
Toxicity: generally considered non-toxic and safe for use in personal care and pharmaceutical products. however, it is essential to ensure that the product is free from contaminants and complies with regulatory standards.
Allergenicity: as with all chemical and natural compounds, individual reactions of intolerance or allergy cannot be excluded.

INCI


Agente di pulizia. Ingrediente che pulisce pelle senza sfruttare le proprietà tensioattive che producono un abbassamento della tensione superficiale dello strato corneo.

Tensioattivo - Agente emulsionante. Le emulsioni sono termodinamicamente instabili e sono utilizzate per lenire o ammorbidire la pelle ed emulsionare, quindi hanno necessità di un ingrediente specifico, stabilizzante. Questo ingrediente forma un film, abbassa la tensione superficiale e rende miscibili due liquidi immiscibili. Un fattore molto importante che influisce sulla stabilità dell'emulsione è la quantità dell'agente emulsionante. Gli emulsionanti hanno la proprietà di ridurre la tensione interfacciale olio/acqua o acqua/olio, migliorare la stabilità dell'emulsione e anche di influenzarne direttamente stabilità, proprietà sensoriali e tensione superficiale anche dei filtri solari, modulando le prestazioni filmometriche.

Tensioattivo - Agente di pulizia. I prodotti cosmetici utilizzati per detergere la pelle utilizzano l'azione tensioattiva che produce un abbassamento della tensione superficiale dello strato corneo facilitando la rimozione di sporco e impurità.
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