Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Neorex pgis, Salacos 43V, Cithrol PG23IS, Risorex PGIS23, Cosmol 43SV, Cosmol 43V, 120486-24-0, Diglyceryl triisostearate
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, isooctadecanoates (1:3) (2 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
Formula
C60H116O8
Mol. Weight
965.60
CAS #
120486-24-0
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Antioxidant Protection
UV Protection
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic emulsifier developed to combine polyglycerin with multiple isostearic acid chains. Formulated to provide superior conditioning and stability in contemporary cosmetic and personal care products.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR