Sorbitan Palmitate
Sorbitan Palmitate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 178 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | SORBITAN PALMITATE |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING |
| CAS number | 26266-57-9 |
| EC number | 247-568-8 |
| Prevalence | 178 products (0.19% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
General Moisturizers 29.8%Serums 10.1%Body Lotions 7.3%Eye Moisturizers 6.7%Eyeliners 6.7%Night Moisturizers 5.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Sorbitan Palmitate do in skincare?
- Sorbitan Palmitate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Sorbitan Palmitate 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 Palmitate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (29.8% of its uses).
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