Allowed in EU

Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate

A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Octadecanoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, homopolymer, ester with oxybis(propanediol)

What does it do?

Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate?

Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Octadecanoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, homopolymer, ester with oxybis(propanediol)

Is Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate do in cosmetic products?

Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.

What is the CAS number of Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate is 144470-58-6.

Related ingredients

Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010