Polyglyceryl-6 Tristearate

AKA “Hexaglycerol tristearate, Hexaglyceryl tristearate, 71185-87-0, DTXSID101015132, RefChem:146018, DTXCID301473439, [(2R)-3-[(2S)-3-[(2S)-2-butanoyloxy-3-[(2R)-2-hydroxy-3-[(2S)-3-[(2R)-3-hydroxy-2-pentanoyloxypropoxy]-2-propanoyloxypropoxy]propoxy]propoxy]-2-hydroxypropoxy]-2-hydroxypropyl] octadecanoate, Octadecanoic acid, triester with hexaglycerol, SCHEMBL28343980, SBFLFRSXNYZPEH-YMKFFAQDSA-N”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Polyglyceryl-6 tristearate

AKA: Hexaglycerol tristearate, Hexaglyceryl tristearate, 71185-87-0, DTXSID101015132, RefChem:146018, DTXCID301473439, [(2R)-3-[(2S)-3-[(2S)-2-butanoyloxy-3-[(2R)-2-hydroxy-3-[(2S)-3-[(2R)-3-hydroxy-2-pentanoyloxypropoxy]-2-propanoyloxypropoxy]propoxy]propoxy]-2-hydroxypropoxy]-2-hydroxypropyl] octadecanoate, Octadecanoic acid, Triester with hexaglycerol, SCHEMBL28343980, SBFLFRSXNYZPEH-YMKFFAQDSA-N

Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Not Clean

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, octadecanoates (1:3) (6 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

Formula

C48H90O17

Mol. Weight

939.20

CAS #

71185-87-0

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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

Developed as a synthetic emulsifier combining polyglycerin with stearic acid. Used in cosmetics for stable emulsification and skin conditioning in creams and lotions.