SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE

Sorbitan Isostearate is the monoester of isostearic acid and hexitol anhydrides, derived from sorbitol. It acts as an emulsifier in cosmetics, thereby stabilizing emulsions. Sorbitan isostearate is often used in baby products. (1)

(1) Fiume MM, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, et al. Safety Assessment of Sorbitan Esters as Used in Cosmetics. International Journal of Toxicology. 2019;38(2_suppl):60-80.