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Data: Fair

Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate

Other Concerns


SYNONYMS

● SORBITAN SESQUIISOSTEARATE
● SORBITAN, ISOOCTADECANOATE
● ISOOCTADECANOATE SORBITAN

This ingredient is not currently on EWG's Skin Deep Restricted or Unacceptable Lists.


Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate is a mixture of mono and diesters of Isostearic Acid (q.v.) andhexitol anhydrides derived from sorbitol.

Common concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

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concealer239 products
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brow liner55 products
eye shadow49 products
eye liner4 products
blush27 products
lipstick76 products
foundation165 products
Novelty Makeup1 products
facial cleanser2 products
makeup remover2 products
facial moisturizer/treatment3 products
daily use with SPF37 products
BB cream16 products
lip balm15 products
CC cream12 products
toners/astringents1 products
lip gloss1 products
serums & essences2 products
makeup primer3 products
Lip Stain6 products
lip liner1 products
facial powder8 products

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported 'as used' concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in productCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Informational

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - anyCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.


HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

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