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
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...
Effective at 1.0%
Formula
C39H76O4
Mol. Weight
609.00
CAS #
6182-11-2
Form
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester developed in the mid-20th century for use as an emulsifier and thickening agent in cosmetics. Provides texture and stability to creams and lotions.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
9.9e-05%
2.0%
0%14%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.000099-2
Regulatory Agencies
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