Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate Laurate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Sorbitan Polysorbate Ester
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
D-Glucitol, ethoxylated, tetra-(9-(Z)-octadecenoate monododecanoate (30 mol EO average molar ratio)
Effective at 0.7%
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Synthetic emulsifier developed in the mid-20th century as part of the polysorbate family. Created to stabilize oil-and-water mixtures in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, replacing the need for traditional natural emulsifiers like beeswax and lecithin.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
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 Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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