Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate

AKA “RefChem:175159, UNII-ZI1LK470XV, Hexaglyceryl distearate, [2-hydroxy-3-[2-hydroxy-3-(2-hydroxy-3-octadecanoyloxypropoxy)propoxy]propyl] octadecanoate, Distearic acid, diester with hexaglycerol, Diester of hexaglycerol and stearic acid”

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Ingredient Facts

Polyglyceryl-6 distearate

AKA: RefChem:175159, UNII-ZI1LK470XV, Hexaglyceryl distearate, [2-hydroxy-3-[2-hydroxy-3-(2-hydroxy-3-octadecanoyloxypropoxy)propoxy]propyl] octadecanoate, Distearic acid, Diester with hexaglycerol, Diester of hexaglycerol and stearic acid

Synthetic · Surfactant - Emulsifying | Emollient | Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

Helps blend oil and water ingredients together so your product spreads smoothly and feels luxurious on skin.

Formula

C45H88O9

Mol. Weight

773.20

CAS #

34424-97-0

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Botanical. Derived from plant-based glycerin and stearic acid, a saturated fatty acid found in vegetable oils. Produced through esterification of polyglycerin and stearic acid under controlled chemical conditions.

Plant Source

Not applicable – Synthetic ingredient

Function

Surfactant - Emulsifying | Emollient | Skin Conditioning

Benefits

Emulsifier

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A synthetic emulsifier developed in the latter half of the 20th century to provide stable water-in-oil and oil-in-water emulsions. Created as a plant-derived alternative to traditional animal-based emulsifying waxes.