Polyglyceryl-6 Tristearate

Polyglyceryl-6 Tristearate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Hexaglycerol tristearate, Hexaglyceryl tristearate, 71185-87-0, [(2R)-3-[(2S)-3-[(2S)-2-butanoyloxy-3-[(2R)-2-hydroxy-3-[(2S)-3-[(2R)-3-hydroxy-2-pentanoyloxypropoxy]-2-propanoyloxypropoxy]propoxy]propoxy]-2-hydroxypropoxy]-2-hydroxypropyl] octadecanoate, Octadecanoic acid, Triester with hexaglycerol, SBFLFRSXNYZPEH-YMKFFAQDSA-N
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, octadecanoates (1:3) (6 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
Formula
C48H90O17
Mol. Weight
939.20
CAS #
71185-87-0
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
Developed as a synthetic emulsifier combining polyglycerin with stearic acid. Used in cosmetics for stable emulsification and skin conditioning in creams and lotions.
EWG
4
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR