AKA: 94423-19-5, Hexaglyceryl distearate, 34424-97-0, [2-hydroxy-3-[2-hydroxy-3-(2-hydroxy-3-octadecanoyloxypropoxy)propoxy]propyl] octadecanoate, Distearic acid, Diester with hexaglycerol, Diester of hexaglycerol and stearic acid
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
diester of hexaglycerol and stearic acid
Family
Not applicable – Synthetic ingredient
Formula
C45H88O9
Mol. Weight
773.20
CAS #
34424-97-0
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
Traditional Use
A synthetic emulsifier developed in the latter half of the 20th century to provide stable water-in-oil and oil-in-water emulsions. Created as a plant-derived alternative to traditional animal-based emulsifying waxes.