PEG-60 Sorbitan Stearate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polysorbate 60, Polyoxyethylene (60) Sorbitan Monostearate
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Sorbitan, monooctadecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs. (60 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
9005-67-8
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
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and stearic acid. Designed to replace traditional plant-based emulsifiers and stabilize oil-water mixtures in cosmetics without the inconsistency of natural alternatives.
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
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