Glyceryl Diisostearate

Glyceryl Diisostearate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 3034483
AKA: Glyceryl Di-isostearate, 68958-48-5, Glycerin isostearic acid di-ester, Isooctadecanoic acid, Diester with 1, 2, 3-propanetriol, DERMOFEEL GDI, DUB ISOG, SUN-OIL GDI-D
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Di(isooctadecanoic) acid, diester with glycerol
Formula
C39H76O5
Mol. Weight
625.00
CAS #
68958-48-5
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Opacifying
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic (CIR Panel on the ingredient group)
CIR Panel statement covering this group of ingredients; not tested individually (CIR 441)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing / plus 2 case reports (CIR 322)
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR