Polypropanediol-5/polyglycerin-3 Copolymer Sesquistearate
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polypropanediol-5/Polyglycerin-3 Copolymer Sesquistearate is a polymer made by condensing Polypropanediol-4 containing an average of five moles of propanediol with Polyglycerin-3 to form a block copolymer. The block copolymer is subsequently esterified with Stearic Acid to produce a mixture of mono- and diesters.
What does it do?
Polypropanediol-5/polyglycerin-3 Copolymer Sesquistearate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Polypropanediol-5/polyglycerin-3 Copolymer Sesquistearate 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 Polypropanediol-5/polyglycerin-3 Copolymer Sesquistearate?
Polypropanediol-5/polyglycerin-3 Copolymer Sesquistearate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polypropanediol-5/Polyglycerin-3 Copolymer Sesquistearate is a polymer made by condensing Polypropanediol-4 containing an average of five moles of propanediol with Polyglycerin-3 to form a block copolymer. The block copolymer is subsequently esterified with Stearic Acid to produce a mixture of mono- and diesters.
Is Polypropanediol-5/polyglycerin-3 Copolymer Sesquistearate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polypropanediol-5/polyglycerin-3 Copolymer Sesquistearate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polypropanediol-5/polyglycerin-3 Copolymer Sesquistearate do in cosmetic products?
Polypropanediol-5/polyglycerin-3 Copolymer Sesquistearate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 22/08/2016