PEG-80 SORBITAN PALMITATE is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.

PEG-80 SORBITAN PALMITATE

Safety grade: A

This is a helper ingredient that comes from palm oil and is chemically modified to help mix oil and water together. It acts like a bridge between ingredients that normally don't blend well, keeping products smooth and uniform.

It works as an emulsifier and surfactant to blend incompatible ingredients together, creating stable, smooth textures in creams, lotions, and other cosmetic formulations.

Graded using: COSING.

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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