Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate. V/092622 ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is a nonionic emulsifier and dispersing agent, especially useful for water-in-oil emulsions and for helping pigments, minerals, and oils wet evenly.
What does Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate. V/092622 do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is a nonionic emulsifier and dispersing agent, especially useful for water-in-oil emulsions and for helping pigments, minerals, and oils wet evenly.
Is Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate. V/092622 clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, it is generally low-sensitizing and not a common restricted-list trigger. The main watchpoints are residual catalysts or unreacted fatty-acid and glycerol fractions, which reputable cosmetic grades control by specification.
Is Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate. V/092622 sustainable?
It is commonly made from glycerin and vegetable-derived branched fatty acids, with palm, rapeseed, or other plant feedstocks depending on supplier. It is expected to be biodegradable as a fatty acid ester, but sourcing transparency matters when palm-derived inputs are used.
Is Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate. V/092622 COSMOS-approved?
It is generally permitted under COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic as a chemically processed agro-ingredient when the feedstocks and processing aids meet the standard. Its Green Chemistry fit is strong because it uses renewable lipid and glycerin building blocks and has favorable biodegradability, although the esterification process still requires controlled processing.
How does Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate. V/092622 work chemically?
The molecule is a nonionic polyglycerol ester, built from a small polyglycerin backbone esterified with two branched C18 fatty acid chains, giving it high oil compatibility and low water solubility. It is typically used around 1 to 5% as an emulsifier or pigment dispersant, remains stable across common cosmetic pH ranges, and pairs well with waxes, oils, and co-emulsifiers to improve emulsion structure.
Last updated 2026-05-14