Sorbitan, monooctadecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.
How much products actually contain
No product states its amount yet.
Of the products containing it, 618 list it before the 1% line and 594 after it (usually 1% or less).
Products using this ingredient
12 of 1,188 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 1,188
OrootVegan Curl Cream 100ml
The Body ShopTea Tree Oil 10ml
THANNAromatic Wood Bath & Massage Oil 295ml
VENDERMARed Calming Cica Exosome Spot Oil 10ml
Mielle OrganicsMielle Organics Mango & Tulsi Nourishing Thermal Protectant Spray
Mielle OrganicsMielle Organics Mongongo Oil Thermal & Heat Protectant Spray
SOFLISSEHoney Paraffin Hand Spa Mask
Urban TribeSexy Curl Essence 150ml
JSOOPJSOOP Style J for Men Cream Wax 120g
CharmzoneCharmzone Control Cream Premium Multi Massage
philosophyphilosophy Resurfacing Body Serum
The Body ShopThe Body Shop British Rose Hand Cream
Definition
US FDA substance register · UNII X61U1UH01B · registered name PEG-40 SORBITAN STEARATE · polymer
Sorbitan, monooctadecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.
Cosmetic roles
Safety & regulatory references
Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance
Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
Reviewed by CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate; PEG-40 Sorbitan Diisostearate; PEG-2, -5, and -20 Sorbitan Isostearate; PEG-40 and -75 Sorbitan Lanolate; PEG-10, -40, -44, -75, and -80 Sorbitan Laurate; PEG-3, and -6 Sorbitan Oleate, PEG-80 Sorbitan Palmitate; PEG-40 Sorbitan Perisostearate; PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate; PEG-3, -6, -40, and -60 Sorbitan Stearate; PEG-20, -30, -40, and -60 Sorbitan Tetraoleate; PEG-60 Sorbitan Tetrastearate; PEG-20 and -160 Sorbitantriisostearate; PEG-18 Sorbitan Trioleate; PEG-40, -50 Sorbitol Hexaoleate; PEG-30 Sorbitol Tetraoleate Laurate; and PEG-60 Tetrastearate--Addendum to the Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Polysorbates
Reviewed by CIR: Final Report: Safety Assessment of Polysorbates as Used in Cosmetics
Reviewed by CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Polysorbates 20, 21, 40, 60, 61, 65, 80, 81, and 85
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name ステアリン酸ＰＥＧ－６ソルビタン: 本品は、ステアリン酸（＊）とソルビトール（＊）のポリエチレングリコールエーテルとのエステルであり、酸化エチレンの平均重合度は６である。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
JCIA labelling name ポリソルベート６０: 本品は、ソルビトール（＊）と無水ソルビトールのモノステアリン酸エステルに酸化エチレン約２０モルを付加重合したものであり、次の化学式で表される。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
JCIA labelling name ポリソルベート６１: 本品は、主としてソルビトール（＊）及びソルビトール無水物のステアリン酸モノエステルに酸化エチレン約４モルを付加重合したもので、次の化学式で表される。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
JCIA labelling name ステアリン酸ＰＥＧ－４０ソルビタン: 本品は、ステアリン酸（＊）とソルビタン（＊）のポリエチレングリコールエーテルとのモノエステルであり、酸化エチレンの平均付加モル数は４０である。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 9005-67-8
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID9029300
Measured properties
- Appearance
- liquid
- Melting/freezing point
- 349.84 ℃
- Initial boiling point and range
- &, gt, 110 ℃
- Flash point
- &, gt, 149 ℃
- Vapour pressure
- 75 ㎜Hg
- Water solubility
- 0.01269 ㎎/ℓ
- Vapour density
- &, gt, 1
- Relative density
- 1.07
- n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow)
- 0.92
- Molecular weight
- 1311.68
Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.
Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)
What products actually use it for
What the 72 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Emulsifier35
- Surfactant (surface active agent)12
- Flavouring and nutrient6
- Pharmaceutical (EPA)5
- Wetting agent (non-aqueous)5
- Processing aids not otherwise specified2
- Fragrance2
- Anti-static agent1
4 other uses
- Dispersing agent1
- Lubricating agent1
- Thickening agent1
- Defoamer1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Irritation and sensitisation studies
4 skin studies and 2 eye studies are on record.
The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.
See all 6 studies
- Not likely to be sensitizing
skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · according to other guideline: - Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) according to - Classification not possible
Skin Irritation · Screening - Classification not possible
Skin Sensitization · Screening - Classification not possible
Eye Irritation · Screening - Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) according to
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Related literature
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- Role of food additives on properties of polysorbate 60 solutions · 2025
- Pengaruh Emulgator Polisorbat 60–Sorbitan 60 Terhadap Kestabilan Fisik Krim Pemutih Ekstrak Metanol Rimpang Lakka-Lakka (Curculigo orchioides Gaertn.). · 2025
- Investigating the influence of excipient batch variation on the structure, consistency and physical stability of polysorbate 60–based topical vehicles · 2021
- Sorbitan Ester Organogels for Transdermal Delivery of Sumatriptan · 2007
Linked databases 17
- Australian Industrial Chemicals Inventory (AICIS)
- ChEBI
- China inventory of existing ingredients (IECIC)
- EU CosIng ingredient list 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
- JCIA labelling names (Japan)
- Korea Cosmetic Association ingredient dictionary 2 3 4 5 6 7
- Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)
- KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)
- MFDS (Korea) cosmetic ingredient register 2
- Tlooto literature search 2 3 4 5
- UniChem cross-reference IDs
- US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
- US EPA CompTox dashboard
- US EPA DSSTox chemical database
- US FDA substance registration (GSRS) 2 3 4 5 6
- US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)
- Wikidata