murphyPEG-3 Sorbitan Stearate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Peg-4 sorbitan stearate, Glycosperse S-20, Polysorbate 60 CRS
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginTypically derived from coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils and sorbitol, a sugar alcohol. Produced through ethoxylation and esterification of sorbitan monostearate with polyethylene glycol.
Sorbitan, monooctadecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs. (3 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C32H62O10
Mol. Weight
606.80
CAS #
9005-67-8
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR