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Glycol Dipalmate/Rapeseedate/Soyate
AKA “Glycol esters, Vegetable oil derived esters”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Glycol dipalmate/rapeseedate/soyate
AKA: Glycol esters, Vegetable oil derived esters
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Glycol Dipalmate/Rapeseedate/Soyate is the diester of ethylene glycol with a mixture of Palm Acid, Rapeseed Acid and Soy Acid
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
-
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic ester developed in the 20th century for cosmetic formulation. Combines glycol with plant-derived fatty acids (palm, rapeseed, and soy) to create a conditioning and emollient agent with improved stability compared to single-source esters.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR