PEG-2 Sorbitan Trioleate

AKA: Polyethylene glycol 2 sorbitan trioleate

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Not Clean

Sorbitan, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs. tri-9-(Z)-octadecenoates, (2 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS #

66794-58-9

Form

Liquid

Functions

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Emulsifier

Reduces Inflammation

Wound Healing

Fights Bacteria

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

Synthetic emulsifier created by combining polyethylene glycol with sorbitan and oleic acid in the 20th century. Developed to stabilize oil-water mixtures in cosmetics.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR