SORBITAN FATTY ACID ESTER is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.

SORBITAN FATTY ACID ESTER

Sorbitan Esters

Safety grade: A

A gentle helper ingredient made from sorbitol (a natural sugar alcohol) combined with fatty acids. It acts like a bridge between water and oil in products, helping them blend together smoothly.

This ingredient helps mix water and oil components together in cosmetic formulas and reduces the surface tension of liquids, creating stable, smooth-textured products like creams and lotions.

Graded using: COSING.

Last verified: May 26, 2026