Sorbitan Isostearate

overview

Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate is a waxy solid or viscous liquid used in cosmetics and personal care products as an emulsifying agent. It is produced by reacting sorbitol with isostearic acid, both of which are naturally occurring. Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products. Span 120 is a sorbitan ester widely used in personal care products. It is an excellent W/O emulsifier for protective, baby care, and general-purpose emollient creams. It also acts as a wetting and dispersing agent for physical sunscreens and decorative cosmetics.

benefits

NA

Skin suitability

NA

concerns

Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products. However, it may cause mild skin irritation in some people.

precautions

NA

source

Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate is produced by reacting sorbitol with isostearic acid. Span 120 is derived from plant sources.

CIR

Safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products.

EWG

NA

additional info

Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate is a mono-, di-, and triesters of fatty acids and sorbitol-derived hexitol anhydrides. It is formed by dehydration of sorbitol with the remaining four hydroxyl groups esterified with fatty acids. Span 120 is approved natural by Ecocert and is readily biodegradable.