murphySorbeth-12 Hexacocoate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polysorbate Ester, Emollient
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil, which is extracted from the fruit of the coconut palm tree. Produced through ethoxylation and esterification of coconut fatty acids with sorbitol and sorbitan.
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
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR