Synonym(s)
CAS number: 26266-57-9
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"Sorbitan" refers to the ingredient sorbitan hydride. Sorbitan consists of a mixture of several isomeric cyclic compounds, which are formed by the splitting off of a molecule of water from sorbitol. "Palmitates" means the ester palmitic acid (hexadecanoic acid).
Sorbitan palmitate is used in cosmetic formulations. The sorbitan fatty acid ester acts as an emulsifier (a surface-active substance which is used as an additive in cosmetic products to combine two immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - to an emulsion).
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