Sorbeth-6 (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 53694-15-8; PEG-6 sorbitol ether

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

"Sorbeth-" means a PEG (polyethylene glycol) ether of sorbitol (sorbitol) of a C6 sugar alcohol, an isomer of mannitol The number after "sorbeth-" indicates the average number of molecular units -CH2-CH2-O-, for sorbeth-6 these are 6 ethylene glycol units.

Sorbeth-6 is used in cosmetic formulations. The PEG derivative acts as a solvent (dissolves other substances).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer