Sorbitan triester widely used in personal care products. W/O emulsifier, particularly recommended for unsaturated lipid components such as oleyl alcohol or vegetable oils.
INCI name
Sorbitan Trioleate
Product details
Physical form at 25°C
- Liquid
Chemistry
- Sorbitan derivatives
Functions
- Dispersing agents
- Emulsifiers
Regional availability
- Asia
- Europe
- Latin America
- N America
Category
- Skin care
- Hair care
- Sun care
- Colour cosmetics
Applications
- Bath, shower & soaps
- After sun
- Body care
- Eye colour
- Face / neck skin care
- Face colour
- Lip colour
- Sun protection
Certifications and standards
- Halal
- ECOCERT
- Vegan suitable
Regional compliance
- IECIC
Ingredient origin
- Plant derived
Composition information
- Sustainable palm (RSPO MBAL)
Biodegradability
- Readily biodegradable
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