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Emulsifier

SORBETH-2 BEESWAX

CAS - Updated
75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A lightly ethoxylated (PEG-2) beeswax — adds emolliency and helps stabilise water-in-oil creams. Mild; very low PEG content keeps impurity risk minimal.

Skin benefits

  • Ethoxylated beeswax emulsifier
  • Emolliency and film-forming
  • Used in W/O creams and balms

Known concerns

  • Low-PEG (2 mol) — minimal but possible dioxane trace
  • Beeswax allergies are rare but possible

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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