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SORBITYL ACETATE.

Insufficient Data CAS 39346-74-2 / SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Sorbityl Acetate is a cosmetic ingredient that functions as an emulsifying agent and surfactant. It is crucial for forming stable, uniform mixtures of oil and water, which is fundamental to the texture and performance of many skincare products.

Summary

Emulsifier Surfactant

Science

Mechanism of Action

As a surfactant, Sorbityl Acetate reduces the surface tension between immiscible liquids, thereby enabling the formation and stabilization of emulsions. This allows for the creation of homogeneous oil-in-water or water-in-oil formulations within cosmetic products.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

While Sorbitol, the parent alcohol, has been deemed safe by the CIR Expert Panel for various cosmetic applications, there is no direct safety assessment from the CIR specifically for Sorbityl Acetate. This suggests a need for further specific evaluation of the ingredient itself.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

Sorbityl Acetate serves as an essential emulsifier in formulations, but its specific safety profile and skin compatibility require further dedicated research.

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