Polyglyceryl-3 Behenate

AKA: Polyglyceryl-3 Ester, Emulsifier

Synthetic

Emulsifier

Not Clean

Polyglyceryl-3 Behenate is the ester of behenic acid and Polyglycerin-3.

CAS #

-

Functions

Emulsion Stabilising

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Stabilizes Emulsion

Brightens Skin

Keeps product blended

Traditional Use

Developed as a modern synthetic emulsifier combining polyglycerin with behenic acid. Used in cosmetics to stabilize and thicken formulations without the need for traditional plant or animal waxes.

EWG

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

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR