murphyGlyceryl/Polyglyceryl-6 Isostearate/Behenate Esters
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyglyceryl Ester, Mixed Glyceryl Esters
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Glyceryl/Polyglyceryl-6 Isostearate/Behenate Esters is the mixture of esters formed by the reaction of Glycerin and Polyglycerin-6 with Isostearic Acid and Behenic Acid; 1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer (6 mol glycerol average), esters with 1,2,3-propanetriol, isoocatdecanoic acid and docosanoic acid
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 717)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 irritating / 1 not irritating / reactions mild (CIR 717)
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions minimal (CIR 717)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on2%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2015 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR