Sorbitan Oleate

CAS Number: 1338-43-8

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79
80 89
90 100
94

Sources of exposure:

Personal care
Food

Creams, lotions, makeup, facial cleansers, emulsified cosmetic products, and food emulsifier formulations

Description:

Sorbitan oleate is an ester of sorbitan and oleic acid used as an emulsifier and surfactant. It helps stabilize mixtures of oil and water in cosmetic formulations, including creams, lotions, and makeup products. It may also be used a food additive to blend ingredients.

Health concerns:

Genotoxicity

May cause mutations or damage DNA in cells.

Ecotoxicity

May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.

References

  1. US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).

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