An emulsifier made from sorbitan and oleic acid.
What it is
Sorbitan sesquioleate is an ester of sorbitan (derived from sorbitol) and oleic acid, with on average one and a half oleic acid units per sorbitan. CosIng lists its function as emulsifying.
Where it is used
Used mainly in water-in-oil creams, ointment-like balms, makeup and some sun care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Surfactant – emulsifying
- Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
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