Sorbeth-12 Hexacocoate

Sorbeth-12 Hexacocoate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polysorbate Ester, Emollient
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Sorbeth-12 Hexacocoate is the hexaester of Coconut Acid with a polyethylene glycol ether of Sorbitol containing an average of 12 moles of ethylene oxide
Effective at 0.7%
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and fatty acids. Used in cosmetics to stabilize oil-water mixtures and improve product texture.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.5%
0.9%
0%1%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.5-0.9
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR