Sorbeth-6 Laurate

Sorbeth-6 Laurate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polysorbate 6 Laurate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from sorbitol (a sugar alcohol) and lauric acid (a 12-carbon fatty acid), combined with ethylene oxide. Synthesized through ethoxylation of sorbitol followed by esterification with dodecanoic acid.
D-glucitol, ethoxylated, esters with dodecanoic acid (6 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
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Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR