A branched-chain polyglycerol ester that emulsifies oil phases while contributing emollient slip. It is used as an emulsifier and emollient in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
▸Emulsification: Water-in-oil and oil-in-water emulsifier for cosmetic systems.
▸Emollient: Contributes slip and skin feel in formulations.
▸Pigment wetting: Aids dispersion and wetting of pigments.
▸Nonionic system: Ethoxylate-free emulsification.
Physical Properties
Physical Form
Viscous liquid (typical)
Appearance
Clear to pale yellow liquid (typical)
HLB Value
~5, low-HLB W/O emulsifier (typical)
Water Solubility
Insoluble in water; oil-soluble / oil-dispersible (typical)
Ionic Character
Nonionic
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate (CAS 26942-95-0) is a nonionic polyglycerol ester of isostearic acid. It is used as an emulsifier and emollient in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate used for?
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate (CAS 26942-95-0) is a nonionic polyglycerol ester used as an emulsifier (water-in-oil and oil-in-water) and emollient in cosmetic formulations. It also aids pigment wetting and dispersion in ethoxylate-free systems.
What is the common name for polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate?
It is the triglycerol diester of isostearic acid, identified by INCI name Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate and CAS 26942-95-0, formula C57H110O6.
What is polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate made from?
It is formed by esterifying isostearic acid with triglycerol (polyglycerol-3), a polyglycerol-based nonionic chemistry.
How does polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate differ from polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate?
Both are diisostearate esters but on different polyglycerol backbones (triglycerol vs diglycerol), which shifts HLB and emulsion behavior. Specify the polyglyceryl number when ordering.
What grades and packaging is polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate available in?
Grade and packaging depend on current stock. Contact RawSource with your specification and volume for a bulk quote; CoA and SDS accompany each lot.
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