Methyl Glucose Isostearate

AKA “Isolan IS, 3ZZU89YF2R, UNII-3ZZU89YF2R, Methyl glucose isostearate [INCI], 206451-21-0, RefChem:157880, SCHEMBL29440853, FQDOYQZLFOUVLE-JUIXOQOVSA-N, Q27258264”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Methyl glucose isostearate

AKA: Isolan IS, 3ZZU89YF2R, UNII-3ZZU89YF2R, Methyl glucose isostearate [INCI], 206451-21-0, RefChem:157880, SCHEMBL29440853, FQDOYQZLFOUVLE-JUIXOQOVSA-N, Q27258264

Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Not Clean

D-Glucopyranoside, methyl, isooctadecanoate

Formula

C25H48O7

Mol. Weight

460.60

CAS #

82933-91-3

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

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 contemporary cosmetic emulsifier developed to replace traditional emulsification methods. Designed to provide stable formulations while maintaining skin compatibility.