# POLYGLYCERYL-4 CAPRATE (polyglyceryl-4-caprate) — Global Cosmetic Regulatory & Formulation Monograph

- **Canonical URL**: https://www.inciname.com/en/ingredients/polyglyceryl-4-caprate
- **Standard INCI**: `POLYGLYCERYL-4 CAPRATE`
- **KR MFDS Standard Name**: `폴리글리세릴-4카프레이트`
- **CAS No.**: `160391-93-5`
- **EC / EINECS No.**: `N/A`
- **Origin**: `synthetic`
- **Functions**: 유화제
- **Molecular Formula / MW**: `—` (— g/mol)

## 1. 7-Track Official Regulatory Label Names
| Track | Official Label Nomenclature |
| :--- | :--- |
| KR (MFDS Standard) | 폴리글리세릴-4카프레이트 |
| KR (Former Names) | — |
| EU (CosIng 1223/2009) | POLYGLYCERYL-4 CAPRATE |
| US (PCPC / MoCRA INCI) | POLYGLYCERYL-4 CAPRATE |
| US (FDA OTC Monograph) | — |
| CN (NMPA IECIC) | 聚甘油-4 癸酸酯 |
| JP (JCIA / MHLW QD) | POLYGLYCERYL-4 CAPRATE  |

## 2. Layer 1 — Global 6-Region Statutory Summary
- **KR (MFDS)**: `none`
- **EU (1223/2009)**: `none`
- **US (FDA/MoCRA)**: `none`
- **CN (NMPA IECIC)**: `allowed` (Entry: `3846`)
- **JP (MHLW)**: `none`
- **ASEAN (ACD)**: `none`



## 3. Layer 2 — Toxicological & Historical Safe Use Concentrations
- Listed within general cosmetic GMP safety thresholds.

## 4. Layer 3 — Formulation Quartiles & Compatibility
- **Optimal pH Window**: 4 – 8
- **Max Process Temp**: ≤ 50°C
- **Synergy Pairings**: GLYCERIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, TOCOPHEROL
- **Incompatibilities**: Verify phase compatibility under extreme pH or high electrolyte loads

## 5. Academic Monograph
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, decanoates (1:1) (4 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

## 6. Linked PubMed Literature