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

INCI Name: Sorbitan Laurate

Functions: Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

Ingredient Origin: Vegetable Origin

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

Certifications & Compliance: Halal

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
1338-39-2
EC No.
215-663-3, 931-434-7

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid

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 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
  • Natural processes might cause cloudiness or a sediment that disappear by homogenizing the product without any loss of quality, e.g. by slight heating and stirring. If applicable, we strongly recommend to homogenize the product before use.
  • 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.