Emulsifier
SORBETH-40 TETRAOLEATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A PEG-40 sorbitol tetra-oleate ester — a mild emulsifier used in creams and lotions. Safe in purified cosmetic grades that control dioxane impurities.
Skin benefits
- Mild ethoxylated sorbitol oleate emulsifier
- Emollient and emulsion stabiliser
Known concerns
- Ethoxylation — purified grade needed for 1,4-dioxane control
- No major irritation signal
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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