Sorbeth-2 Hexacaprylate/Caprate

AKA: Polysorbate Caprylic/Capric Ester, Oil Ester

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Not Clean

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

Effective at 0.7%

CAS #

-

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

A modern synthetic emulsifier created in the 20th century from sorbitol and medium-chain fatty acids. Used to improve product stability and texture in cosmetics.

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-assessed2 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR