Description

Polyglyceryl-5 Laurate is a non-ionic, biodegradable surfactant derived from renewable resources, specifically the esterification of polyglycerol with lauric acid. This versatile compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, stabilizing, and solubilizing properties, making it a key ingredient in formulations requiring mildness and skin compatibility. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and food industries for creating stable, high-quality emulsions.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Emulsions: Acts as a primary or co-emulsifier in creams, lotions, and sunscreens, providing stable oil-in-water systems with a pleasant skin feel.
• Food Industry: Used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in bakery products, margarines, and whipped toppings to improve texture and shelf life.
• Pharmaceutical Preparations: Employed in topical ointments, creams, and lotions as a non-irritating surfactant and solubilizer for active ingredients.
• Household & Industrial Cleaners: Functions as a biodegradable surfactant and wetting agent in liquid soaps, detergents, and hard-surface cleaners.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Enhances the spreading and adhesion of pesticides and herbicides on plant surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	Polyglyceryl-5 Laurate
CAS No.	128738-83-0
Molecular Formula	Typically C23H46O8 (for one laurate chain) - Variable
Molecular Weight	~450.6 g/mol (Variable based on polyglycerol chain length)
Synonyms	Decaglycerol monolaurate; Polyglycerol-5 laurate; Polyglycerin-5 laurate; Lauric acid, esters with decaglycerol; PG5 Laurate; Decaglycerin Monolaurate; Polyglyceryl-5 Monolaurate; Polyoxyglycerol Laurate Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Polyglyceryl-5 Laurate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets specifications for identity, purity, and performance. We can supply grades compliant with relevant standards for cosmetics (ISO 22716, GMP) and food (where applicable). Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Under these conditions, the product has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow to amber viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (HPLC)	Min. 95%
Acid Value	≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	90 - 110 mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Value	300 - 450 mg KOH/g
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.