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Humectant

SORBITYL ACETATE

CAS 39346-74-2 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A small sorbitol acetate ester used as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent. Built from food-grade sorbitol and acetic acid. Very low irritation potential at cosmetic use levels.

Skin benefits

  • Sorbitol acetate ester — gentle humectant
  • Skin-conditioning
  • Mild and biodegradable
  • Food-grade sorbitol backbone

Known concerns

  • Limited dedicated cosmetic safety review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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