Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate CAS 71012-10-7

What Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate Is

Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate is the ester of tetraglycerol, a four-unit polyglycerol, with oleic acid, sold under the INCI name Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate as a golden to amber viscous liquid. As a low HLB, nonionic and PEG-free emulsifier it builds water in oil creams and lotions and works alongside high HLB co-emulsifiers, and the same material wets pigments and turns anhydrous cleansing oils into a milky rinse on contact with water. It is plant derived and fits mild, ethoxylate-free personal care lines. UATChem supplies it as a cosmetic grade liquid, a mixture of polyglycerol oleate esters whose acid value, hydroxyl value and color are reported on the TDS and COA for each lot.

Cosmetics and Personal Care Use

• Water in oil skin care. Primary emulsifier for rich creams, lotions, balms and baby care built on a water in oil base.
• Sun care and color cosmetics. Emulsifies and wets pigments in sunscreens, foundations and makeup while stabilizing the W/O system.
• Cleansing oils and balms. Drives the oil-to-milk transformation, lifting makeup and sunscreen and rinsing off with little greasy after-feel.
• Co-emulsifier and other uses. Paired with high HLB emulsifiers in mixed systems, and used in ointment bases; food grade polyglycerol ester requirements can be discussed.

For mild, plant based surfactant systems the emulsifier is often paired with decyl glucoside, a gentle alkyl polyglucoside used in the same natural personal care lines.

Typical Specifications

Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate is a polyglycerol ester mixture rather than a single pure compound, so acid value, hydroxyl value, saponification value and color vary by grade and are reported on the TDS and COA; the entries below describe the cosmetic grade we supply.

Packaging, Documents and Ordering

• Supplied in 25 kg drums and IBCs as a viscous liquid; drums and totes stay sealed in a cool place, away from heat and protected from freezing.
• Every lot carries a TDS and COA with acid value, hydroxyl value, color and form, together with an SDS; INCI and cosmetic compliance documents and samples can be discussed at inquiry.
• For a quote, UATChem needs the quantity, packing (drum or IBC) and destination port; mention any food or pharmacopoeia grade requirement up front.

FAQ

Q: What is Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate used for?

A: It is a PEG-free, low HLB nonionic W/O emulsifier for creams and sun care, and gives cleansing oils their milky rinse.

Q: Is Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate plant derived and PEG-free?

A: Yes, it is made from glycerol and oleic acid with no ethoxylation, for plant based, mild and PEG-free care formulas.

Q: What does Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate do in cleansing oils?

A: It self-emulsifies with water, turning oil into a light milk that lifts makeup and sunscreen and rinses without greasy feel.