Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate
What is Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate?
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate (CAS 66082-42-6), also known as triglycerol diisostearate, is a polyglycerol-based emulsifier derived from isostearic acid and triglycerol.
Where is Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate used?
- Personal care and food-contact: stabilizes water-in-oil and oil-in-water emulsions
- Cosmetics: primary or co-emulsifier in anhydrous and low-water systems such as lip products, color cosmetics, and skin creams
- Sunscreen and color cosmetics: disperses pigments and UV filters uniformly within emollient bases
- Food-adjacent or edible coatings: polyglycerol ester structure supports emulsion stability in fat-based systems
- Coatings and adhesives: rheology modifier and dispersant for viscosity control
- It supports a smooth, even texture without a heavy feel in topical applications.
Commercial specifications
- Cosmetic-grade material conforming to standard industry purity specifications
Other Names (Synonyms)
Isooctadecanoic acid, diester with triglycerol|Triglycerol diisostearate|Triglyceryl diisostearate|Triglycerin diisostearate|Lameform TGI