Is Sorbitan Olivate safe in cosmetics?
Sorbitan Olivate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Emulsifier
Sorbitan Olivate
Also known as: UNII-MDL271E3GR
INCI: SORBITAN OLIVATE
Sorbitan Olivate (CAS 223706-40-9) is a cosmetic emulsifier functioning as emulsifier. 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
emulsifier
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Expert Panel assessed sorbitan olivate directly and concluded it is safe as used in cosmetic formulations. Not individually listed in FDA Inactive Ingredient Database; structurally related sorbitan esters are approved FDA inactive ingredients for topical, oral, and inhalation routes. Approved for ECOCERT/COSMOS natural formulations.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sorbitan Olivate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
4 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
deodorant
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emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_value": "4.5", "hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "w_o", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.55-0.75", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "steric_stabilization", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "cetearyl_olivate", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "55-80", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "20-45", "electrolyte_tolerance": "moderate", "pH_emulsion_stability_range": "5.0-10.5", "viscosity_building_…
regulatory
{"eu_status": "allowed", "us_status": "allowed"}
sensory
{"silky": "medium", "smooth, glides easily": "smooth, emulsifies", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "soft, smooth", "instant": "moderate", "low": "medium", "w/o": "o/w", "very-high": "high", "no": "no", "yes": "no", "light-diffusing": "luminous", "1.40": "1.47", "transparent": "translucent", "colorless": "amber", "excellent": "good", "light": "medium", "synthetic": "botanical"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sorbitan Olivate.
Regulatory Flags
eu-unrestricted
cir-approved
no-sccs-opinion
non-sensitizing
Known Synonyms
UNII-MDL271E3GR
Chemical Function
Emulsifier
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sorbitan Olivate allowed in the EU?
Sorbitan Olivate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sorbitan Olivate do in cosmetics?
Sorbitan Olivate functions as: emulsifier. It is classified as a Emulsifier in our database. CAS number: 223706-40-9.
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