Sorbeth-12 Hexacocoate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sorbeth-12 Hexacocoate is the hexaester of Coconut Acid with a polyethylene glycol ether of Sorbitol containing an average of 12 moles of ethylene oxide
What does it do?
Sorbeth-12 Hexacocoate 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
EU regulatory status
Sorbeth-12 Hexacocoate 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 Sorbeth-12 Hexacocoate?
Sorbeth-12 Hexacocoate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sorbeth-12 Hexacocoate is the hexaester of Coconut Acid with a polyethylene glycol ether of Sorbitol containing an average of 12 moles of ethylene oxide
Is Sorbeth-12 Hexacocoate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sorbeth-12 Hexacocoate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sorbeth-12 Hexacocoate do in cosmetic products?
Sorbeth-12 Hexacocoate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient.
What is the CAS number of Sorbeth-12 Hexacocoate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sorbeth-12 Hexacocoate is -.
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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