Conditioning Agent
SORBETH-222 HEXA(AMINOETHYL ETHER)
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A heavily ethoxylated sorbitol bearing six aminoethyl-ether groups. Functions as a humectant and conditioning film, but the high EO count and cationic amines combine to keep the score mid-yellow.
Function
Skin benefits
- Strong humectant moisture binding
- Multifunctional conditioning agent
- Good film-forming on skin
Known concerns
- Heavy ethoxylation — 1,4-dioxane risk
- Cationic amine groups raise eye-irritation potential
- Sparse public toxicology data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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