Sorbitan olivate

Sorbitan olivate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Sorbitan monooleate, Span 80
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
D-Glucitol, 1,4-Anhydro-, 6-monoester with olive oil fatty acids
Effective at 3.85%
Formula
C24H44O6
Mol. Weight
428.61
CAS #
223706-40-9
Form
Liquid
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
A synthetic emulsifier created in the mid-20th century from sorbitol and olive oil derivatives. Developed to stabilize oil-water mixtures in cosmetics while incorporating the historical appeal of olive oil.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.004%
7.7%
0%11%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.13-2.6 | 0.1-5 | 0.004-7.7
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
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.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR