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Humectant

SORBETH-5

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Ethoxylated sorbitol with about 5 ethylene oxide units — used as a humectant and mild solvent. Generally well tolerated; cosmetic grades should be controlled for trace 1,4-dioxane.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Humectant
  • Mild solvent
  • Skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane risk
  • Ethoxylation byproducts

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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