Polyglyceryl-3 Behenate

AKA: Polyglyceryl-3 Ester, Emulsifier

Synthetic

Emulsifier

Not Clean

OriginDerived from behenic acid and polyglycerol, both produced through synthetic or petroleum-derived hydrocarbon sources. Synthesized through esterification of behenic acid with polyglycerin-3 under catalytic conditions.

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

CAS #

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Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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

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

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2023

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR