PEG-44 Sorbitan Laurate

AKA: PEG sorbitan laurate, Polysorbate derivative

Synthetic

Cleanser

Plant Oil

Not Clean

Sorbitan, monododecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs. (44 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS #

9005-64-5

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.

Cleansing Surfactant

Removes Impurities

Traditional Use

A synthetic emulsifier developed in the 1950s combining polyethylene glycol with sorbitan (derived from sorbitol, a sugar alcohol) and lauric acid. Created to replace traditional soap-based emulsifiers and improve product stability.

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