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Glyceryl Diisostearate
AKA “Glyceryl Di-isostearate, 68958-48-5, 68BAV42LRC, Glycerin isostearic acid di-ester, DTXSID40904437, Isooctadecanoic acid, diester with 1, 2, 3-propanetriol, DERMOFEEL GDI, DUB ISOG, SUN-OIL GDI-D”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Glyceryl diisostearate
AKA: Glyceryl Di-isostearate, 68958-48-5, 68BAV42LRC, Glycerin isostearic acid di-ester, DTXSID40904437, Isooctadecanoic acid, Diester with 1, 2, 3-propanetriol, DERMOFEEL GDI, DUB ISOG, SUN-OIL GDI-D
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Di(isooctadecanoic) acid, diester with glycerol
Formula
C39H76O5
Mol. Weight
625.00
CAS #
68958-48-5
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Opacifying
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic diester combining glycerin with isostearic acid. Developed as a modern emollient and texture enhancer for cosmetics without traditional use.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Glyceryl Dilaurate, Glyceryl Diarachidate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Glyceryl Dierucate, Glyceryl Dihydroxystearate, Glyceryl Diisopalmitate, Glyceryl Diisostearate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Glyceryl Diisostearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate/Glyceryl Diisostearate Methacrylate Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-10 Glyceryl Diisostearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-15 Glyceryl Diisostearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-20 Glyceryl Diisostearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-30 Glyceryl Diisostearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-60 Glyceryl Diisostearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Glyceryl Diisostearate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR