Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate is a mixture of mono and diesters of Caprylic Acid and hexitol anhydrides derived from sorbitol
What does it do?
Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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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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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate 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 Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate?
Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate is a mixture of mono and diesters of Caprylic Acid and hexitol anhydrides derived from sorbitol
Is Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate do in cosmetic products?
Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate is 91844-53-0.
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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