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, which are formed by the splitting off of a molecule of water from sorbitol. "Oleate" means the ester of oleic acid.
Sorbitan oleate is used in cosmetic formulations. The sorbitan fatty acid ester acts as an emulsifier (surface-active substance which is used in cosmetic products as an additive to combine two immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - into one emulsion).
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