Sorbitan Laurate
Sorbitan Laurate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 150 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | SORBITAN LAURATE |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING |
| CAS number | 1338-39-2 |
| EC number | 215-663-3/931-434-7 |
| Prevalence | 150 products (0.16% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 140 |
Used in
Serums 21.3%General Moisturizers 13.3%Eyeliners 8%Face Cleansers 8%Shampoos 6%Body Washes 4%
Frequently asked
- What does Sorbitan Laurate do in skincare?
- Sorbitan Laurate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Sorbitan Laurate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Sorbitan Laurate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (21.3% of its uses).
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