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POLYGLYCERYL-10 DIISOSTEARATE

Last update on Sep 12, 2025

Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate is a PEG-free emulsifier widely used in cosmetics and personal care products to stabilize oil-in-water or water-in-oil formulations. It ensures that products like creams, lotions, and balms have a smooth consistency and good spreadability. It reduces greasiness in formulations while also providing light moisturization to the skin. Further, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate is gentle and suitable for sensitive and baby skin. It is used in hair care products to improve the texture and provide a conditioning aid. This oil-loving ingredient also finds its place in cleansing balms, lip balms, and lipsticks. Being derived from renewable raw materials such as vegetable glycerin and fatty acids, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate is popular in green and clean beauty formulations.

CAS Number: 63705-03-3 / 102033-55-6Chem/IUPAC Name: 1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, isooctadecanoates (1:2) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)EINECS/ELINCS No: - / -COSING REF No: 78662

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SUNSOFT Q-192Y-C(MB)

by Taiyo Kagaku

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-10 DIISOSTEARATE

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NIKKOL NIKKOSOME® PV-PF

by NIKKOL GROUP (Nikko Chemicals)

INCI: POLYGLYCERYL-10 DIISOSTEARATE | GLYCERIN | POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE | ISOSTEARIC ACID | AQUA

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S Face IS-1002P

by Sakamoto Yakuhin Kogyo

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What is POLYGLYCERYL-10 DIISOSTEARATE used for?

Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate is a versatile ingredient used in cosmetics and personal care products where gentle yet effective performance is key.

In skin care: Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate maintains a smooth texture in skin care products and enhances their spreadability for even application. It forms a light protective film on the skin and reduces transepidermal water loss. Its mild nature makes it friendly enough for baby skin as well as sensitive and eczema-prone formulations.

In hair care: Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate provides a rich, creamy feel to hair conditioners and masks without making the product heavy or greasy. It also conditions the shafts and tames frizziness.

Origin

Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate is made by the esterification reaction between Polyglyceryl-10 (obtained from glycerin) and Isostearic Acid (derived from vegetable oils). This results in a pale yellow to amber colored viscous paste - Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate. Depending on the manufacturing, this ingredient may also be in the form of a soft, waxy solid. It has a mild fatty odor and a smooth oily texture. The chemical formula of Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate is C₃₉H₈₀O₇.

What does POLYGLYCERYL-10 DIISOSTEARATE do in a formulation?

EMULSIFYING|

SKIN CONDITIONING|

SMOOTHING|

FILM FORMING|

HAIR CONDITIONING

Safety Profile

Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate is a gentle and safe ingredient, compatible with all skin types. It does not have any reported side effects at recommended concentrations. However, very high concentrations may cause rare cases of irritation. Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate is non-comedogenic and does not cause acne. Patch testing is recommended before full application for added safety.