Sorbitan Diisostearate

INCI: SORBITAN DIISOSTEARATE

CAS Number
68238-87-9
Function
Surfactant – Emulsifying Agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-reviewed (2002, reaffirmed 2014) – safe as used

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Not reported to be in current use per VCRP; limited ingredient-specific data (safety assessed by read-across); impurities may include free acid, arsenic (≤3 ppm), lead (≤10 ppm)

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sorbitan Diisostearate safe in cosmetics?

Not reported to be in current use per VCRP; limited ingredient-specific data (safety assessed by read-across); impurities may include free acid, arsenic (≤3 ppm), lead (≤10 ppm) The EU classifies Sorbitan Diisostearate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sorbitan Diisostearate allowed in the EU?

Sorbitan Diisostearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sorbitan Diisostearate do in cosmetics?

Sorbitan Diisostearate functions as: Surfactant – Emulsifying Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68238-87-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sorbitan Diisostearate?

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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