Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate

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  • Identifiers

    CAS number
    94423-19-5

    Molecular formula
    C45H88O9

    SMILES
    CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(COCC(COCC(COC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)O)O)O

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  • Properties

    XLogP3-AA
    14.7

    Molecular weight
    773.2 g/mol

  • Synonyms

    • ZI1LK470XV
    • 94423-19-5
    • RefChem:175159
    • UNII-ZI1LK470XV
    • Hexaglyceryl distearate
    • 34424-97-0
    • [2-hydroxy-3-[2-hydroxy-3-(2-hydroxy-3-octadecanoyloxypropoxy)propoxy]propyl] octadecanoate
    • Distearic acid, diester with hexaglycerol
    • SCHEMBL29360546
    • 94423-19-5

  • Applications

    Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate (CAS 94423-19-5) is a non-ionic polyglycerol ester of stearic acid used primarily as a surfactant and emulsifier in cosmetic and personal care formulations to stabilize emulsions and impart a soft, smooth feel on skin and hair, while also functioning as an emollient in creams, lotions, and conditioning oils. It is also employed as an emulsifier and emollient in household cleaning and care products to aid oil dispersion and enhance cleaning performance. In polymer and plastics processing, it can act as a processing aid and lubricant, supporting dispersion and stability in polymer systems. In coatings and inks, it serves as an emulsifier/stabilizer to improve pigment dispersion and film uniformity. In pharmaceutical topical formulations, it is used as an emulsifier and emollient to improve spreadability and stabilize emulsions.

    gpt-5-nano

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IFRA standard 51

Recommendation
No restriction
Maximum acceptable concentrations in the finished product (%)
Category 1
Products applied to the lips
 No restriction Category 7A
Rinse-off products applied to the hair with some hand contact
 No restriction
Category 2
Products applied to the axillae
 No restriction Category 7B
Leave-on products applied to the hair with some hand contact
 No restriction
Category 3
Products applied to the face/body using fingertips
 No restriction Category 8
Products with significant anogenital exposure
 No restriction
Category 4
Products related to fine fragrance
 No restriction Category 9
Products with body and hand exposure, primarily rinse off
 No restriction
Category 5A
Body lotion products applied to the body using the hands (palms), primarily leave on
 No restriction Category 10A
Household care products with mostly hand contact
 No restriction
Category 5B
Face moisturizer products applied to the face using the hands (palms), primarily leave on
 No restriction Category 10B
Household care products with mostly hand contact, including aerosol/spray products (with potential leave-on skin contact)
 No restriction
Category 5C
Hand cream products applied to the hands using the hands (palms), primarily leave on
 No restriction Category 11A
Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate without UV exposure
 No restriction
Category 5D
Baby Creams, baby Oils and baby talc
 No restriction Category 11B
Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate with potential UV exposure
 No restriction
Category 6
Products with oral and lip exposure
 No restriction Category 12
Products not intended for direct skin contact, minimal or insignificant transfer to skin
 No restriction