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Emulsifier

SORBETH-20 BEESWAX

CAS 8051-73-8
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An ethoxylated beeswax emulsifier used to make stable creams. Generally low-irritation; main caveats are PEG-type purity and animal-origin source.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Beeswax-based emulsifier
  • Stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions
  • Skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated, so trace 1,4-dioxane possible
  • Beeswax origin can be an issue for vegan formulas

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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