Polyglyceryl-6 Tristearate

AKA “Hexaglycerol tristearate, Hexaglyceryl tristearate, RefChem:146018, DTXCID301473439, [(2R)-3-[(2S)-3-[(2S)-2-butanoyloxy-3-[(2R)-2-hydroxy-3-[(2S)-3-[(2R)-3-hydroxy-2-pentanoyloxypropoxy]-2-propanoyloxypropoxy]propoxy]propoxy]-2-hydroxypropoxy]-2-hydroxypropyl] octadecanoate, Octadecanoic acid, triester with hexaglycerol, SBFLFRSXNYZPEH-YMKFFAQDSA-N”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Polyglyceryl-6 tristearate

AKA: Hexaglycerol tristearate, Hexaglyceryl tristearate, RefChem:146018, DTXCID301473439, [(2R)-3-[(2S)-3-[(2S)-2-butanoyloxy-3-[(2R)-2-hydroxy-3-[(2S)-3-[(2R)-3-hydroxy-2-pentanoyloxypropoxy]-2-propanoyloxypropoxy]propoxy]propoxy]-2-hydroxypropoxy]-2-hydroxypropyl] octadecanoate, Octadecanoic acid, Triester with hexaglycerol, SBFLFRSXNYZPEH-YMKFFAQDSA-N

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

A natural plant-derived emulsifier that blends oil and water-based ingredients together, helping create smooth, uniform textures in skincare and cosmetic formulas.

Formula

C48H90O17

Mol. Weight

939.20

CAS #

71185-87-0

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Functions

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Emulsifier

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

Developed as a synthetic emulsifier combining polyglycerin with stearic acid. Used in cosmetics for stable emulsification and skin conditioning in creams and lotions.