murphyPEG-60 Sorbitan Tetraoleate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polysorbate 85, Polyoxyethylene (60) Sorbitan Tetraoleate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from sorbitan (a dehydrated sorbitol compound) and oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid from plant oils. Produced through ethoxylation, wherein polyethylene glycol chains are chemically bonded to the sorbitan tetraoleate base molecule.
1,4-Anhydro-D-glucitol, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivatives, tetraesters with 9-(Z)-octadecenoic acid (60 mol EO average molar ratio)
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-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.5–0.9%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2015
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR