Sorbitan sesquiisostearate (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 71812-38-9

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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. "sesquiisostearates" means a mixture of mono- and di-esters based on isostearic acid

Sorbitan sesquiisostearate is used in cosmetic formulations. The sorbitan fatty acid ester acts as an emulsifier (a surface-active substance which is used in cosmetic products as an additive to combine 2 immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - into one emulsion).

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Emulsifiers; Isostearic acid;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020