Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate — liquid, Global — MakeYourSkin

About this material

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a Nonionic solubilizer supplied by MakeYourSkin as liquid / paste for professional cosmetic formulation. Used worldwide across mainstream cosmetic formulation, it is valued for solubilisation, mild cleansing.

What is Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate?

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is supplied under the INCI / technical name Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate and carries CAS number 34406-66-1.

It belongs to the Nonionic solubilizer group and is derived from glycerin and lauric acid. The material reaches you as liquid / paste. It sits in the high-growth band of the 2025–2026 market, which means supply, pricing and claim substantiation are all moving quickly — confirm current availability before committing to a launch date.

Key Properties & Benefits

  • Solubilisation
  • Mild cleansing
  • Supplied cosmetic grade with a Certificate of Analysis for every batch.

Uses & Applications

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is used in creams, lotions, gel-creams, sun care, hair conditioners and cleansing milks.

Typical applications from the catalogue record: Micellar waters, clear gels, mild cleansers.

As a formulation essential it is specified by function rather than by claim, and the level is set by the performance the formula needs rather than by a marketing target.

Handling note: Warm gently to a pourable consistency before weighing; do not overheat.

How to Use — Recommended Use Level

Typical use level 1–10% as supplied
Recommended pH 4.0–7.0
Addition phase Water phase
Solubility Amphiphilic / self-dispersing. Functions at the oil-water interface; add to whichever phase the supplier TDS specifies.

General rule: always begin at the lower end of the range, confirm the level against the supplier technical data sheet, and validate stability, pH, colour, odour and preservative efficacy on the finished formulation before scaling up.

Technical Specification

INCI / Technical Name Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
CAS Number 34406-66-1
Ingredient Family Nonionic solubilizer
Primary Cosmetic Functions Solubilisation; mild cleansing
Typical Applications Micellar waters, clear gels, mild cleansers
Source / Feedstock Glycerin and lauric acid
Origin / Tradition Global
Typical Bulk Form Liquid / paste
Appearance Clear to amber liquid depending on grade
Solubility Amphiphilic
Market Status High-growth 2025–2026
Catalogue Range Core Range
Storage Store in a tightly closed container at 15–25 °C, away from direct sunlight. Protect from freezing and from prolonged heat.
Shelf Life 24–36 months from manufacture in unopened original packaging; see the Certificate of Analysis
Vendor MakeYourSkin
MYS Catalogue Code MYS-N00153

Technical Notes

The mainstream PEG-free solubiliser; needs a higher ratio to oil than polysorbate.

Regulatory Note

Sold as a cosmetic raw material for professional formulation. A published INCI name does not by itself authorise use: the buyer is responsible for confirming permitted status, maximum concentration, restrictions by product type, labelling and claim rules in every market the finished product is sold in. In India, cosmetics fall under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and the Cosmetics Rules 2020 administered by CDSCO, with BIS standards (including IS 4707 Part 2) listing restricted substances. The EU applies Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its Annexes; the United States applies the FD&C Act as amended by MoCRA; Korea, Japan and China operate their own positive lists and functional-cosmetic frameworks. Every finished product needs its own safety assessment.

Reference: Regulatory / scientific reference

Documentation Supplied

  • Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the batch supplied
  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS / MSDS) in the current GHS format
  • Technical Data Sheet (TDS) with specification, solubility and handling guidance
  • INCI declaration and, where assigned, CAS / EINECS numbers
  • Non-GMO statement on request
  • Vegan / animal-origin declaration on request
  • Halal and Kosher certification on request where the supplier holds it
  • Heavy-metal and microbiological test data on request

Available Pack Sizes

Supplied in 50 g, 225 g, 1 Kg and 5 Kg packs. Bulk quantities above 5 Kg, and drum or sack quantities, are available on request — contact the MakeYourSkin sales desk for a quotation and lead time.

50 g Pilot batches and small production runs
225 g Pilot batches and indie production runs
1 Kg Regular production for small and mid-size brands
5 Kg Scaled production and contract manufacturing

Disclaimer & Caution in Use

For external cosmetic use in professionally formulated products only. This is a concentrated raw material, not a finished cosmetic, and it is not intended for undiluted application to skin, for ingestion, or for any medicinal purpose. Wear gloves and eye protection when handling, avoid raising dust with powders, and keep out of reach of children and pets. Always run a patch test on the finished formulation, and validate stability, compatibility, pH and preservative efficacy before sale. Information supplied is offered in good faith as formulation guidance and does not constitute a safety assessment, a regulatory approval or a medical claim.

Specification

INCI NAMEPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
CAS NUMBER34406-66-1
FAMILYNonionic solubilizer
ORIGINGlobal — Glycerin and lauric acid
SUPPLY FORMLiquid / paste
SOLUBILITYAmphiphilic — Amphiphilic / self-dispersing. Functions at the oil-water interface; add to whichever phase the supplier TDS specifies.
TYPICAL USE LEVEL1–10% as supplied
pH RANGE4.0–7.0
ADD ATWater phase
FUNCTIONSSolubilisation; mild cleansing
USED INMicellar waters, clear gels, mild cleansers
STORAGEStore in a tightly closed container at 15–25 °C, away from direct sunlight. Protect from freezing and from prolonged heat.
PACK SIZES50 g to 5 Kg
LEAD TIME7–10 days
REGULATORYStandard cosmetic review

How to work with it

1 Check the phase before you weigh

The specification's Add at row is the one to read first. Water-phase materials added to a hot oil phase are the most common reason a batch separates.

2 Hold the pH inside the stated range

Measure the finished product, not the premix. Outside the range the activity drops away and, for some materials, the degradation route is what causes complaints.

3 Start at the bottom of the use level

Then work up through stability and compatibility testing. Higher is not better, and the destination market's limit may sit below your formulation ceiling.

Documents

No account needed
Allergen & Origin Declaration Issued per order Request

Documents for this material are issued on request and never gated behind an account — ask for the CoA, MSDS or TDS.