Sunflower Seed Oil Sorbitol Esters
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sunflower Seed Oil Sorbitol Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil with Sorbitol
What does it do?
Sunflower Seed 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 - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Sunflower Seed 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 Sunflower Seed Oil Sorbitol Esters?
Sunflower Seed Oil Sorbitol Esters is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sunflower Seed Oil Sorbitol Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil with Sorbitol
Is Sunflower Seed Oil Sorbitol Esters allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sunflower Seed Oil Sorbitol Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sunflower Seed Oil Sorbitol Esters do in cosmetic products?
Sunflower Seed Oil Sorbitol Esters is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Sunflower Seed Oil Sorbitol Esters?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sunflower Seed Oil Sorbitol Esters is 96690-53-8.
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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