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POLYGLYCERYL-2 ISOPALMITATE

CAS -
84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A polyglyceryl ester with isohexadecanoic acid that works as an emulsifier and skin conditioner — derived from glycerol polymerization and a branched fatty acid, giving it better skin feel than straight-chain equivalents.

Polyglyceryl-2 Isopalmitate (CAS not formally assigned) is the ester of polyglycerol-2 (a polymer of approximately 2 glycerol units) with isopalmitic acid (a branched C16 saturated fatty acid). The branched chain geometry reduces crystallization and gives the ester a softer, more emollient texture compared to straight-chain isostearic acid esters. It functions as a nonionic emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent in O/W emulsions, providing a light, non-greasy skin feel. The ingredient is not listed in EU Annex II or III, carries no GHS hazard statements, and has no known sensitization profile at cosmetic use levels.

Skin benefits

  • Nonionic emulsifier for stable O/W emulsions
  • Skin conditioning and emollient
  • Light, non-greasy skin feel
  • Branched-chain fatty acid for improved texture

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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