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Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone and Hexyl Laurate

W/O emulsifier
CAS 91824-88-3

A pre-balanced water-in-oil emulsifier system pairing a polyglyceryl ester with a silicone surfactant and a spreading ester. It is used to build and stabilize water-in-oil emulsions in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.

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CAS Number
91824-88-3
Material Family
Silicone Fluids & Oils
At a Glance
Material Family
Silicone Fluids & Oils
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Surfactancy · Wetting
Solubility
Oil-soluble / oil-dispersible; emulsifies water into oil (typical)
Industries Served
Applications & Use Cases
  • W/O emulsification: Emulsifier system for water-in-oil creams and lotions.
  • Emulsion stability: Stabilizes the dispersed water phase.
  • Skin feel: Contributes light, spreadable texture.
  • Pigment dispersion: Supports wetting in color formulations.
Physical Properties
appearance
Clear to yellowish/light-brown liquid (typical)
physical_form
Liquid (typical)
odor
Characteristic (typical)
ionic_character
Nonionic
solubility
Oil-soluble / oil-dispersible; emulsifies water into oil (typical)
emulsion_type
Water-in-oil (W/O)
Safety & Handling
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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.

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Chemical Identity
CAS Number
91824-88-3
Synonyms & Trade Names
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate (and) Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone (and) Hexyl Laurate Comparable to ABIL WE 09 W/O emulsifier blend (Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate base) Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate Tetraglyceryl monoisostearate (lead component) Nonionic water-in-oil emulsifier system
Full Description

This is a ready-to-use water-in-oil emulsifier blend of polyglyceryl-4 isostearate (CAS 91824-88-3), cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone, and hexyl laurate. It is used to build and stabilize water-in-oil emulsions in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is polyglyceryl-4 isostearate made from?

Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate (CAS 91824-88-3) is the ester of isostearic acid with tetraglycerol (polyglycerol-4). In this product it is blended with cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone and hexyl laurate.

What is this blend used for?

It is a ready-to-use water-in-oil emulsifier system for building and stabilizing W/O creams and lotions in cosmetic formulations. It contributes a light, spreadable texture and supports pigment dispersion in color products.

What are the components of this emulsifier blend?

It combines polyglyceryl-4 isostearate (CAS 91824-88-3), cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone, and hexyl laurate. The fixed ratio is supplied ready to use; request the specification sheet for the component percentages.

What type of emulsions does this blend make?

It is a water-in-oil (W/O) emulsifier system that stabilizes the dispersed water phase. It is added to the oil phase and the water phase is incorporated under shear.

What packaging and documentation is available for this blend?

Packaging (drums, pails) depends on current stock. Contact RawSource with your volume for a bulk quote; a CoA and SDS are provided with each lot.

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