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Polyglyceryl-6 Pentastearate
AKA “
Polyglyceryl-6 Pentastearate
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Surfactant
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Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-6 pentastearate
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4
WHAT IS IT?
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, octadecanoates (1:5) (6 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
CAS #
99734-30-2
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WHAT'S IT DO?
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emulsifier combining polyglycerin with stearic acid in a specific ratio. Used in cosmetics for reliable oil-water emulsification.
Skin Types
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all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
IS IT SAFE?
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
Regulatory Agencies
EWG
CIR
FDA
EU COSING
Health Canada
WHAT'S THE PROOF?
Polyglyceryl-6 Pentastearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR