Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a PEG-free solubiliser of plant origin that incorporates small amounts of essential oils, fragrance compositions or oil components into aqueous products while keeping them clear or only slightly hazy. In a formulation it also acts as a co-emulsifier and co-surfactant : in O/W emulsions it reduces viscosity and in wash-off products it softens the feel on the skin after rinsing. It is particularly suited to toners, micellar waters, light face and body milks, shampoos and shower gels when a formulator is looking for an alternative to ethoxylated solubilisers. The raw material is based on a non-ionic monoester of ten units of glycerin and lauric acid from coconut. Plant-based glycerin is polymerised by mild condensation, and the polar part of the molecule is then esterified with lauric acid. The medium-length fatty chain gives the molecule just enough non-polar character to result in an HLB value of approximately 16 . Key properties Solubilisation of fragrance and essential oils – the polyglycerol head of the molecule occupies a large area at the phase interface, resulting in very fine oil droplets and a solution that remains clear or only slightly hazy. PEG-free and ethylene oxide-free – ethoxylation is not used in production, the raw material is of plant origin and readily biodegradable (OECD 301). Reduction of O/W emulsion viscosity – at a dosage of 1.5 – 3 % it allows preparation of a thin, easily spreadable emulsion without affecting its stability. Milder feel in wash-off products – as a co-surfactant it leaves a non-sticky and non-greasy feel on