Ingredients

POLYSORBATE 60

CAS number: 9005-67-8
"Medium penalty" in all categories.
  • Origin(s): Synthetic
  • INCI name: POLYSORBATE 60
  • Food additive: E435
  • Classification: Ethoxylated compound, Nonionic surfactant
Namely Polysorbate 60 is an ethoxylated compound made from ethylene oxide, sorbitol and stearic acid (this fatty acid is a derivative from vegetable oils such as rapeseed or palm oil). This ingredient is soluble in water and alcohol and is used in cosmetics as a non-ionic emulsifier. Considering its polluting nature, Polysorbate 60 is not allowed in biological cosmetics.
Polysorbate 60 is a synthetic additive used in the food industry under the code name E435 as an emulsifier and stabiliser.
Its functions (INCI)
  • Emulsifying : Promotes the formation of intimate mixtures between immiscible liquids by modifying the interfacial tension (water and oil)
  • Surfactant : Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product when it is used
This ingredient is present in 2.38% of cosmetics.
Care set for women (12.04%)
Self-tanner (10.64%)
Anti-aging day mask (9.5%)
Lacquer and lip ink (9.35%)
Brightening and anti-dark spots treatment (8.49%)

Products that contains it

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