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Emulsifier

SORBITAN OLEATE

CAS 1338-43-8
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A classic water-in-oil emulsifier made from sorbitol and oleic acid — used safely in cosmetics for decades. Mild on skin and well-tolerated, with no significant safety concerns flagged by CIR.

Skin benefits

  • Classic W/O emulsifier
  • Mild on skin
  • Stabilizes creams and lotions
  • Decades of safe cosmetic use

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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