Rapeseed Oil Sorbitol Esters
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Rapeseed Oil Sorbitol Esters are the mono- and diesters obtained by the of sorbitol with transesterification of Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Oil
What does it do?
Rapeseed Oil Sorbitol Esters is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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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
Rapeseed Oil Sorbitol Esters 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 Rapeseed Oil Sorbitol Esters?
Rapeseed Oil Sorbitol Esters is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Rapeseed Oil Sorbitol Esters are the mono- and diesters obtained by the of sorbitol with transesterification of Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Oil
Is Rapeseed Oil Sorbitol Esters allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Rapeseed Oil Sorbitol Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Rapeseed Oil Sorbitol Esters do in cosmetic products?
Rapeseed Oil Sorbitol Esters is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, 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