Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate

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
OriginDerived from plant-based glycerin and stearic acid, a saturated fatty acid found in vegetable oils. Produced through esterification of polyglycerin and stearic acid under controlled chemical conditions.
diester of hexaglycerol and stearic acid
Family
Not applicable – Synthetic ingredient
Formula
C45H88O9
Mol. Weight
773.20
CAS #
34424-97-0
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 →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on4–22.4%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2023
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR