murphySorbeth-2 Hexacaprylate/Caprate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polysorbate Caprylic/Capric Ester, Oil Ester
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut and palm kernel oils, which contain caprylic and capric fatty acids. Synthesized through esterification of sorbitol with the fatty acids, followed by ethoxylation.
Sorbeth-2 Hexacaprylate/Caprate is the hexaester of a mixture of caprylic and capric acids with a polyethylene glycol ether of Sorbitol containing an average of 2 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