Sorbitan Olivate

Functions
Origin
Sorbitan Olivate

Overview

Sorbitan olivate is an ester of sorbitol (a type of sugar alcohol) and olive oil fatty acids. It is used as an emulsifying agent to stabilize oil droplets in water (or vice versa).

Science

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Lanigan, R. S., Yamarik, T. A., & Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert panel (2002). Final report on the safety assessment of sorbitan caprylate, sorbitan cocoate, sorbitan diisostearate, sorbitan dioleate, sorbitan distearate, sorbitan isostearate, sorbitan olivate, sorbitan sesquiisostearate, sorbitan sesquistearate, and sorbitan triisostearate. International journal of toxicology, 21 Suppl 1, 93–112.