Sorbitan Oleate

Item No. EMF-SBOL-01
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Description
Description
Non-ionic, vegetable-based, PEG-free liquid emulsifier. HLB value 4.3 (gives water-in-oil emulsions)
Benefits
  • Vegetable-based emulsifier and co-emulsifier for making stable water-in-oil creams and lotions
  • Compatible with all kinds of cosmetic oils and active ingredients
  • Very pleasant application properties
  • Often used with polysorbates or other high HLB emulsifiers
Use
Can be added to formulas as is. Typical use level 2 - 10%. For external use only.
Applications
Lotions, creams, ointments, balms.
CAS
1338-43-8
INCI
Sorbitan oleate
composition
Sorbitan oleate
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Yellow to amber viscous liquid, bland odor
Solubility
Disperses in water
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
USA
Raw Material Source
Sorbitol, oleic acid
Manufacture
Sorbitan oleate is produced by esterification of sorbitan with oleic acid in a solvent-free mixture of fatty acids and molten anhydrous sorbitol with chemical catalysts.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
No data available
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
3402130000