murphySorbeth-6 Beeswax
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polysorbate 6 Beeswax, Beeswax Polysorbate
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Bee Product
Wax
Not Clean
Origin-Derived
1,4-Anhydro-D-glucitol, ethoxylated, esters with beeswax (6 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
8051-15-8
Form
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Bee / Insect
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️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 an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 295)
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 295)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 295)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on2%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2015
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR