Is PEG-20 SORBITAN COCOATE safe in cosmetics?
PEG-20 SORBITAN COCOATE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: prohibited.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
PEG-20 SORBITAN COCOATE
Also known as: Sorbitan, monoisooctadecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs., Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monoisostearate, Crillet 6, Emsorb 6912, Montanox 70 (+4 more)
PEG-20 SORBITAN COCOATE (CAS 66794-58-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Allowed — not prohibited or restricted. CIR has reviewed PEG sorbitan fatty acid esters and found them safe as used.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
emulsifier
{"ingredient_class": "O/W_emulsifier", "chemical_type": "ethoxylated_sorbitan", "HLB_value": "15.5", "HLB_required_for_oil_phase": "14-18", "emulsion_type_primary": "O/W", "droplet_size_typical_um": "0.5-2", "critical_micelle_concentration_pct": "0.001-0.01", "surface_tension_reduction_mN_m": "30-34", "interfacial_tension_reduction": "32-36", "foam_formation": "moderate", "foam_stability": "modera…
surfactant
{"cas_number": "61791-00-2", "surfactant_type": "nonionic", "chemical_class": "ethoxylate", "charge_at_use_ph": "neutral", "cmc_critical_micelle_concentration_mm": "0.06961714278779219", "hlb_value": "16.2", "foam_volume_ml_ross_miles": "78", "foam_quality": "light", "foam_stability_5min_pct": "64", "cleansing_power_rating_1_to_10": "5.125788300161729", "oil_emulsification_capacity": "moderate", "…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PEG-20 SORBITAN COCOATE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
no-cas-assigned
surfactant
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
Sorbitan, monoisooctadecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monoisostearate
Crillet 6
Emsorb 6912
Montanox 70
Montanox 71
Nikkol TI 10V
Nissan Nonion IST 221
Nonion IST 221
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Emulsifier
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-20 SORBITAN COCOATE allowed in the EU?
PEG-20 SORBITAN COCOATE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-20 SORBITAN COCOATE do in cosmetics?
PEG-20 SORBITAN COCOATE functions as: Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 66794-58-9.
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