Sorbeth-150 Hexastearate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polysorbate Stearate, Emulsifier
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
OriginDerived from sorbitol, a sugar alcohol typically produced from corn syrup or glucose through chemical reduction. Synthesized by esterifying sorbitol with stearic acid through catalytic esterification reactions.
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.
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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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
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