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Polyglyceryl-4-oleate

Product information "Polyglyceryl-4-oleate"

INCI: Polyglyceryl-4-oleate/ PG-4-O
CAS number: 71012-10-7 / 9007-48-1
HLB: 4-6


This is a palm-free and vegan emulsifier based on olive and sunflower oil. With an HLB between 4-6, it is a W/O emulsifier that could be processed both cold and hot. It's extraordinary and most attractive function is however, the ability to create self-emulsifying waterless products such as cleansing oils, balms, scrubs, etc. The product turns to a milk by applying water and is easily rinse-off without leaving any unpleasant greasiness or stickiness.

Application dosage: 5-15%

Have a look at this blog post for a formulation example and some inspiration.


COSMOS compliant: YES
Halal Conform: YES
NOI according to ISO 16128: 1,0
Palm-free: YES
Physical form: Liquid, can solidify in winter
Solubility: Oil soluble
Vegan: YES

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