murphySorbeth-30 Tetraoleate Laurate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Sorbitan Polysorbate Ester
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from sorbitol (a sugar alcohol), oleic acid, and lauric acid as primary starting materials. Synthesized through ethoxylation of sorbitol followed by esterification with oleic and lauric acids.
D-Glucitol, ethoxylated, tetra-(9-(Z)-octadecenoate monododecanoate (30 mol EO average molar ratio)
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 296)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
1 study / 1 mixed / reactions slight (CIR 296)
Skin Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions slight (CIR 296)
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