PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate

AKA: PEG sorbitan peroleate

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Clean

1,4-Anhydro-D-glucitol, ethoxylated, 9-(Z)-octadecenoates (1:4) (40 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS #

-

Form

Liquid

Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

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

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Antioxidant Protection

Wound Healing

Removes Impurities

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A synthetic emulsifier developed in the late 20th century combining sorbitan, polyethylene glycol, and oleic acid. Designed to improve emulsion stability and product texture 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

CANADA✔ permitted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR