Synonym(s)
CAS number: 1338-43-8
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"Sorbitan" refers to the ingredient sorbitan hydride. Sorbitan consists of a mixture of several isomeric cyclic compounds that are formed when a molecule of water is split off from sorbitol. "Oleate" refers to the ester of oleic acid.
Sorbitan oleate is used in cosmetic formulations. The sorbitan fatty acid ester acts as an emulsifier (surface-active substance that is used in cosmetic products as an additive to combine 2 immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - to form an emulsion).
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