Propylene Glycol Distearate

AKA: 6182-11-2, Propylene distearate, Propylene glycol 1, 2-distearate, Octadecanoic acid, 1-methyl-1, 2-ethanediyl ester, 1, 2-PROPANEDIOL, STEARIC ACID, PROPYLENE ESTER, FEMA NO. 2942
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from propylene glycol and stearic acid, typically sourced from petroleum or plant oils. Synthesized through esterification of propylene glycol with stearic acid under heat and catalytic conditions.
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following ingredients are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating...Propylene Glycol Distearate...
Formula
C39H76O4
Mol. Weight
609.00
CAS #
6182-11-2
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Opacifying
Pearlescent
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
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
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR