Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate is a multifunctional cosmetic ingredient used primarily as an emulsifier, dispersing agent, stabilizer and skin-conditioning ingredient in various cosmetic and personal-care formulations. It is an ester-based ingredient derived from polyglycerol and hydroxystearic acid.
Its combination of polyglycerol functionality and long-chain fatty-acid-derived components gives it useful interfacial and oil-phase properties. It is particularly relevant to formulations where stable oil-in-water or water-in-oil systems, pigment dispersion or improved texture are required.
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate can be used in suitable creams, lotions, sunscreens, foundations, makeup products, cleansing products, balms and other personal-care formulations, depending on the formulation system and selected grade.
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate is an ester-based cosmetic ingredient formed from polyglycerol-2 and hydroxystearic-acid-derived components.
It belongs to the polyglycerol ester family and is valued for its ability to support emulsification, dispersion and formulation stability.
Key characteristics include:
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate contains a polyglycerol backbone esterified with hydroxystearic-acid-derived chains. The molecule combines a hydrophilic polyglycerol portion with lipophilic fatty-acid-derived components.
This structure allows it to function at oil-water interfaces and support the formation and stabilization of suitable cosmetic emulsions.
Important technical characteristics include:
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate can be used as an emulsifying ingredient in suitable cosmetic systems.
It can help:
It can be particularly useful in formulations where a mild, non-ionic emulsifying system is desired.
The ingredient can also support dispersion of oil-soluble materials and selected pigments or particulate ingredients.
Potential formulation benefits include:
This makes it useful for selected color cosmetic and sun-care formulations.
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate can be incorporated into suitable skin-care emulsions and anhydrous systems.
Potential applications include:
It can contribute to emulsion stability, texture and skin-conditioning characteristics.
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate can be evaluated in suitable sun-care formulations, particularly where efficient dispersion of oil-phase materials or particulate UV-filter components is required.
Potential applications include:
Its role and concentration should be established according to the complete formulation and applicable regulatory requirements.
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate can be used in selected color cosmetic formulations as an emulsifying and dispersing component.
Potential applications include:
It can help support uniform pigment distribution and formulation consistency.
It can also be evaluated in suitable cleansing formulations.
Potential applications include:
It may contribute to the formulation's emulsification, texture and sensory characteristics.
In addition to its emulsifying function, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate can contribute to the sensory and conditioning characteristics of cosmetic formulations.
It may provide:
Important parameters when working with Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate include:
Because commercial grades can differ in composition and physical properties, the selected grade's technical specification should be used during formulation development.
The processing conditions for Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate depend on its physical form and the finished formulation.
Typical formulation considerations include:
Compatibility with other emulsifiers, oils, waxes, surfactants and active cosmetic ingredients should be evaluated during formulation development.
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate is used as a cosmetic raw material for emulsification, dispersion, stabilization and skin-conditioning applications.
Manufacturers and formulators can evaluate the material based on:
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate suppliers can provide material for different cosmetic and personal-care formulation requirements.
Supplier evaluation may include:
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate can be supplied as a cosmetic raw material for:
For bulk procurement, the required grade and technical specification should be clearly defined.
Important procurement parameters include:
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate is a polyglycerol fatty-acid ester used primarily as an emulsifier, dispersing agent, stabilizer and skin-conditioning ingredient.
The INCI name is Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate.
It is used in suitable cosmetic formulations for emulsification, dispersion, stabilization, texture enhancement and skin conditioning.
Yes. It can be evaluated in suitable creams, lotions and other emulsion-based skin-care formulations.
Yes. It can be evaluated in selected sunscreen and sun-care formulations, particularly where emulsification or dispersion support is required.
Yes. It can be used in selected foundations, tinted creams and other color cosmetic formulations.
It generally has limited direct water solubility and is used according to the requirements of the formulation system.
It is a non-ionic polyglycerol fatty-acid ester used as an emulsifying and formulation-support ingredient.
Commercial materials can vary in ester composition and related components depending on manufacturing process and grade. The specific technical specification should therefore be used for the supplied material.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Creamy white to pale yellow |