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Polyglyceryl-2 Distearate
AKA “Diglycerin distearate, 1XAX7BOH4W, DIGLYCERYL DISTEARATE, STEARIC ACID, DIESTER WITH DIGLYCEROL, 63119-59-5, 9009-32-9, Polyglyceryl stearate, RefChem:175151, UNII-1XAX7BOH4W, UNII-1Z95EWX28V”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-2 distearate
AKA: Diglycerin distearate, 1XAX7BOH4W, DIGLYCERYL DISTEARATE, STEARIC ACID, DIESTER WITH DIGLYCEROL, 63119-59-5, 9009-32-9, Polyglyceryl stearate, RefChem:175151, UNII-1XAX7BOH4W, UNII-1Z95EWX28V
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, octadecanoates (1:2) (2 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
Formula
C42H82O7
Mol. Weight
699.10
CAS #
9009-32-9
See origin →
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Antioxidant Protection
UV Protection
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic polyglyceryl ester emulsifier. Created to provide consistent emulsification in cosmetic and personal care formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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
Amended Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Hydroxystearic Acid
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isostearic Acid
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Oleic Acid, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Myristic Acid, and Stearic Acid
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report: Safety Assessment of Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Poly(3-Hydroxyoctanoic Acid, and Polylactic Acid as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Re-evaluation: Safety Assessment of Hydroxystearic Acid as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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10-Hydroxystearic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-4 Polyglyceryl-2 Distearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Polyglyceryl-2 Distearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Polyhydroxystearic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Stearic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydroxystearic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Isostearic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Stearic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Simultaneous contact sensitivity to hydroxystearic acid and C18-36 acid triglyceride in lip glosses.
Kimura M, Kawada A, Ogino M, Murayama Y
Contact dermatitis, 2002
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Microemulsions based on TPGS and isostearic acid for imiquimod formulation and skin delivery.
Pescina S, Garrastazu G, Del Favero E, Rondelli V, Cantù L et al.
European journal of pharmaceutical sciences : official journal of the European Federation for Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2018
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Bio-derived hydroxystearic acid ameliorates skin age spots and conspicuous pores.
Schütz R, Rawlings AV, Wandeler E, Jackson E, Trevisan S et al.
International journal of cosmetic science, 2019
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Bio-derived hydroxystearic acid ameliorates skin age spots and conspicuous pores.
Schütz R, Rawlings AV, Wandeler E, Jackson E, Trevisan S et al.
International journal of cosmetic science, 2019
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Bio-derived hydroxystearic acid ameliorates skin age spots and conspicuous pores.
Schütz R, Rawlings AV, Wandeler E, Jackson E, Trevisan S et al.
International journal of cosmetic science, 2019
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR