PEG-160 Sorbitan Triisostearate

PEG-160 Sorbitan Triisostearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 8 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-160 SORBITAN TRIISOSTEARATE
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number-
Prevalence8 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Face Cleansers 87.5%Shampoos 12.5%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-160 Sorbitan Triisostearate do in skincare?
PEG-160 Sorbitan Triisostearate functions as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-160 Sorbitan Triisostearate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain PEG-160 Sorbitan Triisostearate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (87.5% of its uses).

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