PEG-6 Sorbitan Stearate

AKA: Polyethylene glycol 6 sorbitan stearate, PEG 6 sorbitan stearate

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

OriginDerived from sorbitol (a sugar alcohol) and stearic acid (a fatty acid commonly from plant oils). Produced through polyethoxylation and esterification of sorbitol with stearic acid.

Sorbitan, monooctadecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs. (6 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS #

9005-67-8

Form

Liquid

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.

Surfactant Emulsifying

Moisturizing

Strengthens Barrier

Mixes oil and water

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews →

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

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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Concentration Guide

Leave-onNot reported

Rinse-off3.4%

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · 2014 survey

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR