Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate is the tetraester of Oleic Acid and a polyethylene glycol ether of Sorbitol with an average of 230 moles of ethylene oxide.
What does it do?
Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate 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
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate 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-230 Tetraoleate?
Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate is the tetraester of Oleic Acid and a polyethylene glycol ether of Sorbitol with an average of 230 moles of ethylene oxide.
Is Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate do in cosmetic products?
Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, 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: 20/02/2018