Sorbeth-50 Hexaoleate

INCI: SORBETH-50 HEXAOLEATE (PREVIOUSLY PEG-50 SORBITOL HEXAOLEATE)

CAS Number
Not individually assigned; falls under generic polysorbate/ethoxylated sorbitol ester grouping
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted under general cosmetic ingredient regulations; reviewed safe by CIR at ≤25% concentration

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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 impurity from ethoxylation; formulate to be nonirritating; plant/synthetic origin

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sorbeth-50 Hexaoleate safe in cosmetics?

1,4-dioxane impurity from ethoxylation; formulate to be nonirritating; plant/synthetic origin The EU classifies Sorbeth-50 Hexaoleate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sorbeth-50 Hexaoleate allowed in the EU?

Sorbeth-50 Hexaoleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sorbeth-50 Hexaoleate do in cosmetics?

Sorbeth-50 Hexaoleate functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned; falls under generic polysorbate/ethoxylated sorbitol ester grouping.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sorbeth-50 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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