Polyglyceryl-10 Tristearate

AKA “12709-64-7, [5, 6-bis(2, 3-dihydroxypropoxy)-3, 4, 5, 6-tetrakis(2, 3-dihydroxypropyl)-8, 9-dihydroxy-4-(3-hydroxy-2-octadecanoyloxypropyl)-2-octadecanoyloxynonyl] octadecanoate, SCHEMBL29393370, JJGGZDOVCQFFTL-UHFFFAOYSA-N”

Skin Conditioning

Ingredient Facts

Polyglyceryl-10 tristearate

AKA: 12709-64-7, [5, 6-bis(2, 3-dihydroxypropoxy)-3, 4, 5, 6-tetrakis(2, 3-dihydroxypropyl)-8, 9-dihydroxy-4-(3-hydroxy-2-octadecanoyloxypropyl)-2-octadecanoyloxynonyl] octadecanoate, SCHEMBL29393370, JJGGZDOVCQFFTL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Clean

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

Formula

C84H164O23

Mol. Weight

1542.20

CAS #

12709-64-7

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

Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic polyglyceryl ester emulsifier. Created to replace traditional soap-based emulsifiers and provide superior stability in modern cosmetic formulations.