Sorbeth-40 Tetraoleate

AKA: Sorbitan Polysorbate Ester

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Clean

OriginDerived from sorbitol (a sugar alcohol) and oleic acid (an unsaturated fatty acid from vegetable oils). Produced through ethoxylation of sorbitol followed by esterification with oleic acid.

D-Glucitol, ethoxylated, tetra-(9-(Z)-octadecenoate (40 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-assessed2 reviews →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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Concentration Guide

Leave-on0.5%

Rinse-offNot reported

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · 2014 survey

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR