Diglyceryl Sorbitan Tetraethylhexanoate
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Tetraester of 2-ethylhexanoic acid with the product obtained by the reaction of diglycerin and the hexitol anhydrides derived sorbitol
What does it do?
Diglyceryl Sorbitan Tetraethylhexanoate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Diglyceryl Sorbitan Tetraethylhexanoate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Diglyceryl Sorbitan Tetraethylhexanoate?
Diglyceryl Sorbitan Tetraethylhexanoate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tetraester of 2-ethylhexanoic acid with the product obtained by the reaction of diglycerin and the hexitol anhydrides derived sorbitol
Is Diglyceryl Sorbitan Tetraethylhexanoate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Diglyceryl Sorbitan Tetraethylhexanoate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Diglyceryl Sorbitan Tetraethylhexanoate do in cosmetic products?
Diglyceryl Sorbitan Tetraethylhexanoate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010