Sorbeth-150 Hexastearate is the hexaester of stearic acid and a polyethylene glycol ether of Sorbitol (q.v.) containing an average of 150 moles of ethylene oxide.
Effective at 0.7%
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Traditional Use
Synthesized as a modern polysorbate-type emulsifier in the mid-20th century. Functions as a surfactant and thickening agent in cosmetic formulations.