Is Sunflower Seed Oil Sorbitol Esters safe in cosmetics?
Sunflower Seed Oil Sorbitol Esters has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Sunflower Seed Oil Sorbitol Esters
Also known as: EINECS 306-248-9
INCI: SUNFLOWER SEED OIL SORBITOL ESTERS
Sunflower Seed Oil Sorbitol Esters (CAS 96690-53-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning (emollient), surfactant (emulsifying), co-emulsifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Skin conditioning (emollient), surfactant (emulsifying), co-emulsifier
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
306-248-9
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restrictions; sorbitol esters have long GRAS history in food
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sunflower Seed Oil Sorbitol Esters.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sunflower Seed Oil Sorbitol Esters.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
Known Synonyms
EINECS 306-248-9
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Emulsifier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunflower Seed Oil Sorbitol Esters allowed in the EU?
Sunflower Seed Oil Sorbitol Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sunflower Seed Oil Sorbitol Esters do in cosmetics?
Sunflower Seed Oil Sorbitol Esters functions as: Skin conditioning (emollient), surfactant (emulsifying), co-emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 96690-53-8.
Is Sunflower Seed Oil Sorbitol Esters used outside cosmetics?
Sunflower Seed Oil Sorbitol Esters also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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