Sorbeth-60 Tetraoleate

AKA: (Z)-octadec-9-enoic acid;2-[2, 3, 4, 5, 6-pentakis(2-hydroxyethoxy)hexoxy]ethanol, BKQXIFUXIHZZSI-WBUFAJEVSA-N

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Clean

D-Glucitol, ethoxylated, tetra-(9-(Z)-octadecenoate (60 mol EO average molar ratio)

Effective at 0.7%

Formula

C90H174O20

Mol. Weight

1576.30

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 provide strong emulsifying power in cosmetic formulations with high water solubility.

EWG

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 Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR