POLYSORBATE 40 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
POLYSORBATE 40
Safety grade: A
Polysorbate 40 is a man-made ingredient that helps mix oil and water together in cosmetic products. It works like a bridge between ingredients that normally don't blend, keeping creams and lotions smooth and uniform.
This ingredient acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to blend oil and water-based ingredients together and help products spread easily on skin.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
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- SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE — Grade C
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- CETYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- STEARIC ACID — Grade A
- SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE — Grade C**
- COCO-GLUCOSIDE — Grade A