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Polyglyceryl-2 Tetrabehenate/Macadamiate/Sebacate
AKA “Polyglyceryl-2 Tetrabehenate/Macadamiate/Sebacate”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-2 tetrabehenate/macadamiate/sebacate
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Polyglyceryl-2 Tetrabehenate/Macadamiate/Sebacate is the tetraester of a mixture of behenic, sebacic and macadamia acids with a dimer of glycerin
CAS #
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A complex modern emulsifier combining polyglycerin with multiple plant-derived fatty acids including behenate and sebacate. Developed to provide superior stability and conditioning in contemporary cosmetic 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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR