Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate is a non-ionic polyglycerol fatty acid ester derived from polyglycerol and stearic acid. It is used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations primarily as an emulsifier, co-emulsifier, stabilizer and skin-conditioning ingredient.
The combination of a hydrophilic polyglycerol portion and a lipophilic stearic-acid-derived portion enables Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate to support oil-water interfaces in suitable formulations. It can contribute to emulsion formation, formulation consistency, texture and sensory characteristics.
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate can be evaluated in creams, lotions, moisturizers, facial-care products, body-care products, cleansing formulations, makeup products and other personal-care systems, depending on the grade and formulation requirements.
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate is a polyglycerol fatty acid ester associated with stearic acid. The "Polyglyceryl-6" designation refers to a polyglycerol component with an average of six glycerol units, while "Stearate" identifies the stearic-acid-derived ester component.
Key characteristics include:
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate consists of a polyglycerol component esterified with stearic-acid-derived functionality. Its amphiphilic character allows it to interact with oil and aqueous phases and makes it useful in selected cosmetic emulsion systems.
Commercial materials can vary in ester distribution, polyglycerol composition, free fatty acids and other technical characteristics. The exact properties should therefore be evaluated against the specification of the selected grade.
Important characteristics include:
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate can function as an emulsifying ingredient in suitable cosmetic formulations.
It may help support:
Its performance depends on the complete formulation, including the oil phase, aqueous phase, co-emulsifiers, processing conditions and concentration.
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate can also be combined with other emulsifying ingredients to build suitable cosmetic emulsion systems.
It may contribute to:
The appropriate combination should be established through formulation development and stability evaluation.
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate can be evaluated in a range of skin-care formulations.
Potential applications include:
It can contribute to the structure, consistency and sensory properties of suitable formulations.
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate can be incorporated into suitable creams and lotions where an emulsifying or co-emulsifying ingredient is required.
Potential formulation benefits include:
The appropriate use level should be established according to the formulation and selected grade.
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate can be evaluated in selected cleansing formulations where emulsification and texture are important.
Potential applications include:
It can contribute to the physical structure and sensory characteristics of suitable cleansing systems.
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate can be evaluated in selected emulsion-based color cosmetic products.
Potential applications include:
It can support emulsion structure and uniform distribution of suitable oil-phase components.
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate may also be evaluated in selected hair-care formulations.
Potential applications include:
Its function depends on the complete formulation and desired texture and sensory profile.
In addition to its emulsifying functionality, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate can contribute to the sensory and conditioning characteristics of suitable cosmetic formulations.
It may support:
The final sensory effect depends on the concentration and combination of other ingredients.
Important parameters when working with Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate include:
Commercial specifications may vary according to the manufacturing process and grade.
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate should be processed according to its physical characteristics and the requirements of the finished formulation.
Typical processing considerations include:
Processing conditions should be optimized for the selected grade and finished product.
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate is a cosmetic raw material used for emulsification, co-emulsification, stabilization and skin-conditioning applications.
Manufacturers and formulators can evaluate the material based on:
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate suppliers can provide the ingredient for different cosmetic and personal-care formulation requirements.
Supplier evaluation may include:
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate 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-6 Stearate is a polyglycerol fatty acid ester derived from polyglycerol and stearic acid and is used primarily as an emulsifier, co-emulsifier, stabilizer and skin-conditioning ingredient.
The INCI name is Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate.
The fatty-acid-derived component is stearic acid, a saturated C18 fatty acid.
It is used in suitable cosmetic formulations as an emulsifier, co-emulsifier, stabilizer and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Yes. It can be evaluated in suitable creams, lotions, moisturizers and other emulsion-based cosmetic formulations.
Yes. It can be evaluated in selected cleansing creams, emulsions and balms.
Yes. It can be evaluated in selected foundation, tinted and other emulsion-based color cosmetic formulations.
Its water compatibility depends on the grade and formulation system. It is generally used as part of an emulsion or dispersed formulation rather than as a simple water-soluble ingredient.
It is a non-ionic polyglycerol fatty acid ester that can function as an emulsifier or co-emulsifier in suitable cosmetic formulations.
Commercial materials can vary in ester distribution and related components depending on manufacturing process and grade. The applicable technical specification should therefore be used for the supplied material.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Pale yellow to cream-colored / off-white |