A polyester of sorbitol and sebacic acid esterified with behenic acid, used for skin conditioning and viscosity control.
What it is
Sorbitol/sebacic acid copolymer behenate is a copolymer of sorbitol and sebacic acid, a C10 dicarboxylic acid, esterified with behenic acid, a C22 fatty acid. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning and viscosity-controlling ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as creams, lip products and makeup.
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.
The INCI name does not show the molecular weight or the degree of esterification.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.