Excellent Emulsifier

Sorbitan Olivate

INCI: SORBITAN OLIVATE

CAS Number
223706-40-9
Function
emulsifier
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR Expert Panel assessed sorbitan olivate directly and concluded it is safe as used in cosmetic formulations. Not individually listed in FDA Inactive Ingredient Database; structurally related sorbitan esters are approved FDA inactive ingredients for topical, oral, and inhalation routes. Approved for ECOCERT/COSMOS natural formulations.

For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.

Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.

Expert Verdict

Sorbitan Olivate is an olive oil-derived sorbitan ester emulsifier permitted in the EU without concentration limits and considered safe as used in cosmetic formulations by the CIR Expert Panel, with minimal skin sensitization potential and very low acute toxicity.

โš ๏ธ
Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

eu-unrestricted cir-approved no-sccs-opinion non-sensitizing

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sorbitan Olivate safe in cosmetics?

Sorbitan Olivate is an olive oil-derived sorbitan ester emulsifier permitted in the EU without concentration limits and considered safe as used in cosmetic formulations by the CIR Expert Panel, with minimal skin sensitization potential and very low acute toxicity. The EU classifies Sorbitan Olivate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Sorbitan Olivate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sorbitan Olivate do in cosmetics?

Sorbitan Olivate functions as: emulsifier. It is classified as a Emulsifier in our database. CAS number: 223706-40-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sorbitan Olivate?

not established 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.

๐Ÿ“ฑ

Is Sorbitan Olivate in Your Products?

Scan any product label with Piro โ€” our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.

Try Piro Free โ†’

Analyze Your Full Ingredient List

Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Sorbitan Olivate in your formulation.