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Emulsifier

SORBETH-2 COCOATE

68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A coconut fatty acid ester of ethoxylated sorbitol used as a mild emulsifier. Similar to polysorbates; skin-friendly with the usual ethoxylate caveats.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild emulsification
  • Skin-compatible

Known concerns

  • 1,4-dioxane impurity if poorly purified
  • Compound-specific data sparse

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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