Sorbitan Trioleate
Sorbitan Trioleate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 36 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | SORBITAN TRIOLEATE |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING |
| CAS number | 26266-58-0 |
| EC number | 247-569-3 |
| Prevalence | 36 products (0.04% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 90 |
Used in
Eyeliners 30.6%Makeup Removers 22.2%Foundations 8.3%Body Oils 5.6%Concealers 5.6%Face Primers 5.6%
Frequently asked
- What does Sorbitan Trioleate do in skincare?
- Sorbitan Trioleate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Sorbitan Trioleate 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 Trioleate?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially eyeliners (30.6% of its uses).
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