Polyglyceryl diisostearate
What is Polyglyceryl diisostearate?
Polyglyceryl diisostearate (CAS 63705-03-3), also marketed as Dehymuls B and Polyglycerol diisostearate, is a polyglycerol ester of isostearic acid used as a lipophilic emulsifier and rheology modifier.
Where is Polyglyceryl diisostearate used?
- Skin care and color cosmetics: primary emulsifier in W/O creams and foundations
- Sunscreens: stable emulsions with a smooth, non-greasy skin feel
- Lip care and color formulations: uniform pigment dispersion while maintaining product consistency
- Food: emulsifier and dispersing agent in fat-based systems such as chocolate coatings and compound confectionery
- Coatings and adhesives: improved dispersion of solid components and adjusted flow behavior in oil-continuous systems
- It stabilizes water-in-oil emulsions and controls texture across cosmetic, food, and industrial formulations.
Commercial specifications
- Packaging: drums to intermediate bulk containers
Other Names (Synonyms)
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, diisooctadecanoate|Polyglycerol diisostearate|Dehymuls B|Polyglycerin diisostearate|POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE