PEG-15 Glyceryl Diisostearate

AKA: Emulsifier
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginTypically derived from coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils containing fatty acids and glycerin. Produced through esterification of glycerin with isostearic acid, followed by ethoxylation with polyethylene glycol.
Glycereth-15 Diisostearate
CAS #
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Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
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
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2022
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR