Sorbeth-150 Hexastearate

AKA: Polysorbate Stearate, Emulsifier

Plant-Derived

Not Clean

Sorbeth-150 Hexastearate is the hexaester of stearic acid and a polyethylene glycol ether of Sorbitol (q.v.) containing an average of 150 moles of ethylene oxide.

Effective at 0.7%

Form

Liquid

Functions

Viscosity Controlling

Controls Viscosity

Traditional Use

Synthesized as a modern polysorbate-type emulsifier in the mid-20th century. Functions as a surfactant and thickening agent in cosmetic formulations.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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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

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

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