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Sorbitan Tristearate
AKA “Sorbitan, trioctadecanoate, Anhydrosorbitol tristearate, INS NO.492, INS-492, Sorbitan trioctadecanoate, RefChem:888291, DTXCID6027054”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Sorbitan tristearate
AKA: Trioctadecanoate, Anhydrosorbitol tristearate, INS NO.492, INS-492, Sorbitan trioctadecanoate, RefChem:888291, DTXCID6027054
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
Helps blend oil and water-based ingredients so your product has a smooth, creamy texture that feels luxurious on skin.
Formula
C60H114O8
Mol. Weight
963.50
CAS #
26658-19-5
Form
Powder
State
Pellets or Large Crystals; Other Solid
See origin →
Functions
Emulsifier
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Viscosity Controlling
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A sugar alcohol derivative created by catalytic hydrogenation of sorbitol in the early 20th century. Used as a base material for developing various emulsifying compounds in cosmetics and food industries.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Final Repoort on the Safety Assessment of PEG-6, -8, -20 Sorbitan Beeswax
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate; PEG-40 Sorbitan Diisostearate; PEG-2, -5, and -20 Sorbitan Isostearate; PEG-40 and -75 Sorbitan Lanolate; PEG-10, -40, -44, -75, and -
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sorbitan Caprylate, Sorbitan Cocoate, Sorbitan Diisostearate, Sorbitan Dioleate, Sorbitan Distearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Sesquiis
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sorbitan Stearate, Sorbitan Laurate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sorbitan Oleate, Sorbitan Tristearate, Sorbitan Palmitate, and Sorbitan Trioleate (Addended by repo
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Safety Assessment of Sorbitan Esters as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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PEG-10 Sorbitan Laurate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-160 Sorbitan Triisostearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-2 Sorbitan Isostearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-2 Sorbitan Trioleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-20 Sorbitan Oleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-20 Sorbitan Triisostearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-3 Sorbitan Oleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-3 Sorbitan Stearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-3 Sorbitan Tristearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-30 Sorbitan Tetraoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-4 Sorbitan Stearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-4 Sorbitan Triisostearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-40 Sorbitan Diisostearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-40 Sorbitan Lanolate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-40 Sorbitan Laurate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-40 Sorbitan Oleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-40 Sorbitan Perisostearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-40 Sorbitan Stearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-40 Sorbitan Tetraoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-44 Sorbitan Laurate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-5 Sorbitan Isostearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-6 Sorbitan Oleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-6 Sorbitan Stearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
PEG-60 Sorbitan Stearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-60 Sorbitan Tetraoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-60 Sorbitan Tetrastearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-75 Sorbitan Lanolate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-75 Sorbitan Laurate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-80 Sorbitan Palmitate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sorbitan Caprylate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sorbitan Cocoate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Sorbitan Diisostearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Sorbitan Dioleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Sorbitan Distearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Sorbitan Laurate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Sorbitan olivate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Sorbitan Palmate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sorbitan Sesquistearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sorbitan Stearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Sorbitan Triisostearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sorbitan Trioleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sorbitan Undecylenate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
PEG-10 Sorbitan Laurate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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PEG-20 Sorbitan Beeswax
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
PEG-20 Sorbitan Oleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
PEG-3 Sorbitan Oleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
PEG-3 Sorbitan Stearate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
PEG-30 Sorbitan Tetraoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
PEG-4 Sorbitan Stearate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
PEG-40 Sorbitan Perisostearate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
PEG-40 Sorbitan Stearate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
PEG-6 Sorbitan Oleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
PEG-6 Sorbitan Stearate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
PEG-60 Sorbitan Stearate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Sorbitan
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Sorbitan Caprylate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Sorbitan Cocoate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Sorbitan Distearate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Sorbitan Laurate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Sorbitan Oleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Sorbitan olivate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Sorbitan Palmitate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Sorbitan Sesquistearate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Sorbitan Stearate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Sorbitan Trioleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Sorbitan Tristearate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Safety Assessment of Sorbitan Esters as Used in Cosmetics.
Fiume MM, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2019
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Safety Assessment of Sorbitan Esters as Used in Cosmetics.
Fiume MM, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2019
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Safety Assessment of Sorbitan Esters as Used in Cosmetics.
Fiume MM, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2019
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Clinical preliminary evaluation of PEG-80 sorbitan laurate (Novisol) versus sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate & triclosan (Septisol) in deep-peeling Hett
Kass LG, Rullan PP, Brody HJ
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2020
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Clinical preliminary evaluation of PEG-80 sorbitan laurate (Novisol) versus sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate & triclosan (Septisol) in deep-peeling Hett
Kass LG, Rullan PP, Brody HJ
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2020
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Final report on the safety assessment of PEG-6, -8, and -20 sorbitan beeswax.
Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Final report on the safety assessment of PEG-6, -8, and -20 sorbitan beeswax.
Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Final report on the safety assessment of PEG-6, -8, and -20 sorbitan beeswax.
Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
→
Final report on the safety assessment of PEG-6, -8, and -20 sorbitan beeswax.
Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
→
Final report on the safety assessment of PEG-6, -8, and -20 sorbitan beeswax.
Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Final report on the safety assessment of PEG-6, -8, and -20 sorbitan beeswax.
Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Final report on the safety assessment of PEG-6, -8, and -20 sorbitan beeswax.
Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Final report on the safety assessment of PEG-6, -8, and -20 sorbitan beeswax.
Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Final report on the safety assessment of PEG-6, -8, and -20 sorbitan beeswax.
Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sorbitan caprylate, sorbitan cocoate, sorbitan diisostearate, sorbitan dioleate, sorbitan distearate, sorbita
Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sorbitan caprylate, sorbitan cocoate, sorbitan diisostearate, sorbitan dioleate, sorbitan distearate, sorbita
Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sorbitan caprylate, sorbitan cocoate, sorbitan diisostearate, sorbitan dioleate, sorbitan distearate, sorbita
Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sorbitan caprylate, sorbitan cocoate, sorbitan diisostearate, sorbitan dioleate, sorbitan distearate, sorbita
Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sorbitan caprylate, sorbitan cocoate, sorbitan diisostearate, sorbitan dioleate, sorbitan distearate, sorbita
Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sorbitan caprylate, sorbitan cocoate, sorbitan diisostearate, sorbitan dioleate, sorbitan distearate, sorbita
Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sorbitan caprylate, sorbitan cocoate, sorbitan diisostearate, sorbitan dioleate, sorbitan distearate, sorbita
Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sorbitan caprylate, sorbitan cocoate, sorbitan diisostearate, sorbitan dioleate, sorbitan distearate, sorbita
Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sorbitan caprylate, sorbitan cocoate, sorbitan diisostearate, sorbitan dioleate, sorbitan distearate, sorbita
Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
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Final report on the safety assessment of sorbitan caprylate, sorbitan cocoate, sorbitan diisostearate, sorbitan dioleate, sorbitan distearate, sorbita
Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
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Final report on the safety assessment of sorbitan caprylate, sorbitan cocoate, sorbitan diisostearate, sorbitan dioleate, sorbitan distearate, sorbita
Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sorbitan caprylate, sorbitan cocoate, sorbitan diisostearate, sorbitan dioleate, sorbitan distearate, sorbita
Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sorbitan caprylate, sorbitan cocoate, sorbitan diisostearate, sorbitan dioleate, sorbitan distearate, sorbita
Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sorbitan caprylate, sorbitan cocoate, sorbitan diisostearate, sorbitan dioleate, sorbitan distearate, sorbita
Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sorbitan caprylate, sorbitan cocoate, sorbitan diisostearate, sorbitan dioleate, sorbitan distearate, sorbita
Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sorbitan caprylate, sorbitan cocoate, sorbitan diisostearate, sorbitan dioleate, sorbitan distearate, sorbita
Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sorbitan caprylate, sorbitan cocoate, sorbitan diisostearate, sorbitan dioleate, sorbitan distearate, sorbita
Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sorbitan caprylate, sorbitan cocoate, sorbitan diisostearate, sorbitan dioleate, sorbitan distearate, sorbita
Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
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Final report on the safety assessment of sorbitan caprylate, sorbitan cocoate, sorbitan diisostearate, sorbitan dioleate, sorbitan distearate, sorbita
Lanigan RS, Yamarik TA, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel
International journal of toxicology, 2002
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Management of hot tar burn using vitamin e ointment containing petroleum and polyoxyethylene sorbitan.
Ng K, Dalen D, Rhine D
CJEM, 2013
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Physicochemical characterization of sodium stearoyl lactylate (SSL), polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate (Tween 20) and κ-carrageenan.
Ortiz-Tafoya MC, Tecante A
Data in brief, 2018
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Development and characterization of topical formulation for maintenance therapy containing sorbitan monostearate with and without PEG-100-stearate.
Schoenfelder H, Wiedemann Y, Lunter DJ
International journal of cosmetic science, 2025
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Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR