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PEG-6 SORBITAN STEARATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A Polysorbate 60 variant with 6 mol EO, used as an emulsifier in skin-care and pharmaceutical topical formulations to stabilise O/W systems.
PEG-6 Sorbitan Stearate is a member of the Polysorbate 60 family, functioning as an emulsifying agent and surfactant. It is not listed in EU Cosmetics Regulation Annexes II–VI and carries no specific concentration restrictions. The ingredient has a long history of safe use in topical and oral applications. As with all ethoxylated ingredients, potential trace 1,4-dioxane is a minor regulatory consideration, controlled by EU cosmetics purity standards.
Skin benefits
- Reliable O/W emulsifier for stable, uniform textures
- Well-tolerated on sensitive skin
Known concerns
- Potential trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation (EU-regulated impurity)
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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