Glyceryl Isopalmitate

AKA “Glyceryl Isopalmitate”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Glyceryl isopalmitate

Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

Isohexadecanoic acid, monoester with glycerol

CAS #

94248-66-5

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Emulsifier

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

Modern synthetic ester made from glycerin and isopalmitic acid. Developed as a lightweight emollient for cosmetics with improved spreadability compared to straight palmitate esters.

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

EWG

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

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Glyceryl Isopalmitate

European Commission

EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)

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Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR