A plant-derived emollient from soybean oil that softens skin and helps create a smooth, luxurious texture in skincare products.
CAS #
912810-05-0
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Typically derived from soybean, coconut, or palm oils as the starting material. Produced through glycerolysis or transesterification of plant triglycerides to create polyol esters.
Function
Skin Conditioning | Viscosity Controlling
Benefits
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic emulsifiers developed in the 20th century as alternatives to traditional plant and animal-derived emulsifiers. Used to stabilize oil-water mixtures in cosmetic formulations.