Sorbitan Distearate

AKA: Dioctadecanoate, 36521-89-8, [(3R, 4S)-4-hydroxy-2-[(1R)-2-hydroxy-1-octadecanoyloxyethyl]oxolan-3-yl] octadecanoate, Sorbitan dioctadecanoate, Anhydrosorbitol distearate, (4xi)-1, 4-anhydro-3, 5-di-o-octadecanoyl-d-xylo-hexitol

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Clean

Sorbitan, dioctadecanoate

Formula

C42H80O7

Mol. Weight

697.10

CAS #

36521-89-8

Form

Liquid

Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Developed as a synthetic emulsifier in the mid-20th century from sorbitol and stearic acid. Used in cosmetics to create stable, uniform formulations of oils and water.

EWG

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

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-assessed4 reviews →

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

Verified Jun 2026

Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR