PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate

PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate

AKA “Polysorbate 65, Sorbitan Cocoate PEG-20”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Peg-20 sorbitan cocoate

AKA: Polysorbate 65, Sorbitan Cocoate PEG-20

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 3

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Not Clean

1,4-Anhydro-D-glucitol, monoester with coconut fatty acids, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivatives (20 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS #

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Form

Liquid

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Surfactant Cleansing

Surfactant Emulsifying

Moisturizing

Strengthens Barrier

Lifts away dirt and oil

Mixes oil and water

Traditional Use

Coconut oil has been used for centuries in tropical regions as an emollient and skin protectant. The PEG-20 sorbitan cocoate version is a modern synthetic emulsifier developed to make coconut-derived fatty acids water-soluble for contemporary cosmetic formulations.