Caratteristica
- INCI
- Sorbitan Palmitate
- CAS
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26266-57-9
Questo è il numero della sostanza nel registro del Chemical Abstracts Service. Il numero CAS identifica in modo univoco una sostanza indipendentemente dalla lingua, dal nome commerciale o dai sinonimi.
- EC
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247-568-8
Questo è il numero della sostanza nel sistema europeo di identificazione chimica (numero CE), utilizzato nelle banche dati normative europee, tra cui ECHA/CosIng.
- Funzione
- emulsifying
Per chi
Descrizione
Sorbitan Palmitate is a waxy, cream-colored ingredient made from sorbitol and palmitic acid. In skincare and haircare, it’s mainly used as an emulsifier, meaning it helps oil and water stay blended instead of separating. It also acts as a stabilizer and can add a slightly richer, more structured feel to formulas, which is why you’ll often find it in creams, lotions, cleansers, and some makeup products.
For skin and hair, Sorbitan Palmitate doesn’t work like an active treatment ingredient, but it helps products feel smoother, spread more evenly, and stay consistent over time. People who like creamy, well-textured formulas may appreciate it, especially in oil-in-water emulsions or more solid, balm-like products. It’s generally considered a low-drama ingredient, though anyone with very reactive skin may still want to patch test any new product, since irritation can come from the full formula rather than this ingredient alone.
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