Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate

  • Surfactant

Not rated A basic ingredient widely used in most products, such as purified water, or one that is not suitable for star-rating-based preference analysis.

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About Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate

Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate is a mixture of mono- and diesters of caprylic acid and lexitol anhydride derived from sorbitol.[1] In cosmetics, it is used to leave the skin’s surface feeling soft and smooth, lower surface tension so ingredients wet, mix, and spread evenly, and adjust the viscosity and flow of a formulation.[2]

Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate Details

Ingredient function
Skin Conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling
Main product categories
Scalp Care Shampoo, Cleansing Foam, Body Wash
INCI name
SORBITAN SESQUICAPRYLATE
CosIng ID
86349

Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate References

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