Sorbeth-3 Tristearate

INCI: SORBETH-3 TRISTEARATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned
Function
Surfactant – Emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — included in CIR 2015 polysorbate group "safe as used"

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

1,4-Dioxane potential impurity; no VCRP uses reported at time of CIR review (limited individual data)

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sorbeth-3 Tristearate safe in cosmetics?

1,4-Dioxane potential impurity; no VCRP uses reported at time of CIR review (limited individual data) The EU classifies Sorbeth-3 Tristearate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sorbeth-3 Tristearate allowed in the EU?

Sorbeth-3 Tristearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sorbeth-3 Tristearate do in cosmetics?

Sorbeth-3 Tristearate functions as: Surfactant – Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sorbeth-3 Tristearate?

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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