Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate

AKA: 95461-65-7, 2, 3-dihydroxypropyl 2, 3, 4-pentakis(2, 3-dihydroxypropyl)octadecanoate, KDDUIJTXNGADSK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginTypically derived from coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils as the primary starting material. Produced through esterification of polyglycerol with stearic acid via catalytic synthesis.
ester of hexaglycerol and stearic acid
Family
Not applicable – Synthetic ingredient
Formula
C36H72O14
Mol. Weight
728.90
CAS #
95461-65-7
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR