Decaglyceryl dipalmitate
What is Decaglyceryl dipalmitate?
Decaglyceryl dipalmitate (CAS 100895-09-8), also marketed as Polyaldo 10-2P and known as Polyglyceryl-10 dipalmitate, is a polyglycerol ester of palmitic acid used as an emulsifier and texture modifier.
Where is Decaglyceryl dipalmitate used?
- Food: stabilizes emulsions in low-fat spreads, dressings, and bakery fillings
- Cosmetics: builds stable oil-in-water creams and lotions, supporting the skin barrier
- Personal care: controls viscosity and improves sensory profile without ethoxylated surfactants
- Coatings and adhesives: dispersing and wetting agent for pigment and filler systems
- Its high hydrophilic character makes it an oil-in-water emulsifier for clean-label or mild surfactant options.
Commercial specifications
- Packaging ranges from small drums to bulk quantities
Other Names (Synonyms)
Hexadecanoic acid, diester with decaglycerol|Polyaldo 10-2P|Polyglyceryl-10 dipalmitate|Decaglycerol dipalmitate