Polyoxyethylene Sorbitol Hexaoleate

INCI: POLYOXYETHYLENE SORBITOL HEXAOLEATE

CAS Number
59800-21-4
Function
Emulsifying, Surfactant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Covered under CIR polysorbate/sorbitan ester safety assessment; safe as used in cosmetics

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Safe as used as emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetic formulations

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

ethoxylated sorbitan-ester nonionic-surfactant

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyoxyethylene Sorbitol Hexaoleate safe in cosmetics?

Safe as used as emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetic formulations The EU classifies Polyoxyethylene Sorbitol Hexaoleate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polyoxyethylene Sorbitol Hexaoleate allowed in the EU?

Polyoxyethylene Sorbitol Hexaoleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyoxyethylene Sorbitol Hexaoleate do in cosmetics?

Polyoxyethylene Sorbitol Hexaoleate functions as: Emulsifying, Surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 59800-21-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyoxyethylene Sorbitol Hexaoleate?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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