Sorbeth-150 Hexastearate
A cosmetic ingredient used as viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sorbeth-150 Hexastearate is the hexaester of stearic acid and a polyethylene glycol ether of Sorbitol (q.v.) containing an average of 150 moles of ethylene oxide.
What does it do?
Sorbeth-150 Hexastearate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Sorbeth-150 Hexastearate 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-150 Hexastearate?
Sorbeth-150 Hexastearate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sorbeth-150 Hexastearate is the hexaester of stearic acid and a polyethylene glycol ether of Sorbitol (q.v.) containing an average of 150 moles of ethylene oxide.
Is Sorbeth-150 Hexastearate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sorbeth-150 Hexastearate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sorbeth-150 Hexastearate do in cosmetic products?
Sorbeth-150 Hexastearate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: viscosity controlling.
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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: 26/11/2012