Sorbitan Diisostearate

Sorbitan Diisostearate 1
AKA: Diisooctadecanoate, Anhydrohexitol diisostearate, Isostearic acid, Sorbitan ester (2:1), 68238-87-9, SORBITAN DIISOSTEARATE [INCI]
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Sorbitan, diisooctadecanoate
Formula
C42H80O7
Mol. Weight
697.10
CAS #
68238-87-9
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Emulsifying
Improves Elasticity
Moisturizing
Boosts Collagen
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol (a sugar alcohol) and fatty acids. Created to stabilize oil-water mixtures in cosmetics and personal care products without the instability of natural emulsifiers.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR