SODIUM ISOSTEARATE is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
SODIUM ISOSTEARATE
Safety grade: A
This is a soap-like cleansing ingredient made from isostearic acid, a fatty acid. It helps remove dirt and oil from skin and hair while also helping different ingredients blend smoothly together in products.
It works as a cleanser and emulsifier to remove impurities from the skin, while also helping oil and water-based ingredients mix together in formulations.
Graded using: COSING.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Surfactant ingredients
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE — Grade A
- 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