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PEG-5 GLYCERYL TRIISOSTEARATE

Molecular structure

Definition

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-1-oxoisooctadecyloxy (5 mol EO average molar ratio)

US FDA substance register · UNII 4714JOJ107 · registered name PEG-20 GLYCERYL TRIISOSTEARATE · polymer

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Mixes and holds oil and water togetherSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGMakes skin soft and smoothSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name トリイソステアリン酸PEG-5グリセリル: 本品は、イソステアリン酸(*)と酸化エチレンを付加重合したグリセリンのトリエステルであり、次の化学式で表される。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

PEG-5 GLYCERYL TRIISOSTEARATEINCI피이지-5글리세릴트라이아이소스테아레이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl),.alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-[(1-oxoisooctadecyl)oxy]-Synonymトリイソステアリン酸PEG-5グリセリルJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
86846-21-1
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID801021194
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID801506247
IUPAC
[(Propane-1,2,3-triyl)tris(oxy)ethane-2,1-diyl] tris(16-methylheptadecanoate)
Molecular formula
C63H122O9
Molecular weight
1023.66 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 10 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Softener and conditioner5
  • Emulsifier4
  • Surfactant (surface active agent)1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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