Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate

AKA “133738-23-5, 2, 3-dihydroxypropyl 2, 3, 4, 5, 6-nonakis(2, 3-dihydroxypropyl)-16-methylheptadecanoate, SCHEMBL29435075, OPKQRMPUGFJLOM-UHFFFAOYSA-N”

Skin Conditioning

Ingredient Facts

Polyglyceryl-10 isostearate

AKA: 133738-23-5, 2, 3-dihydroxypropyl 2, 3, 4, 5, 6-nonakis(2, 3-dihydroxypropyl)-16-methylheptadecanoate, SCHEMBL29435075, OPKQRMPUGFJLOM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Clean

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, isooctadecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

Effective at 1.31%

Formula

C48H96O22

Mol. Weight

1025.30

CAS #

133738-23-5

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.

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic ester developed in the late 20th century as a gentle, modern emulsifier for cosmetics. Designed to replace harsher traditional surfactants while providing better skin compatibility.