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Sorbitan monostearate, a non-ionic surfactant belonging to the group of sorbitan esters. Kosteran-S/1 G is used as excipient in pharmaceutical applications and as ingredient in cosmetics/personal care products (Ph. Eur. / INCI Declaration: Sorbitan Stearate).

INCI Name: Sorbitan Stearate

Functions: Surfactant (Nonionic)

Ingredient Origin: Vegetable Origin

Labeling Claims: BSE-free, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, GMO-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: Halal

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
1338-41-6
EC No.
215-664-9

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Fragrances & Perfume Applications

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Regulatory Clearances

The product as cosmetic ingredient complies with the requirements of the Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 EC and its amendments:

  •  No nanomaterials
  •  No animal testing
  •  No raw materials of animal sources
  •  No BSE/TSE
  •  No GMO
  •  No radiation

Technical Details & Test Data

Additional Information

Manufacturing, additives, impurities

manufacturing process; esterification
catalyst system;  free of heavy metals                                                              preservatives; none
antioxidants; none
solvents; none
total ash; (%) < 0.50
total heavy metals (ppm); < 10
elemental analysis
(Al, As, Ba, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe,
Hg, Ir, Mn, Mo, Ni, Os, Pb, Pd,
Pt, Rh, Ru, Sb, Ti, V, Zn, in ppm); < 1

Storage & Handling

Storage And Handling
  • in airtight containers, protected from light and moisture, and at room temperature
  • During storage, a change of pH might be observed for this product, but this has no effect on its quality.
  • The shelf life is two years in the unopened original packaging, stored in a cool and dry place, protected from heat and frost, between 0 - 30°C, without exposure to direct sunlight.