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Data: Fair

Sorbitan Oleate

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SYNONYMS

● 6-(9-OCTADECENOATE) D-GLUCITOL, 1,4-ANHYDRO-
● 1,4-ANHYDRO- 6-(9-OCTADECENOATE) D-GLUCITOL
● SORBITAN, MONO-(9Z)-9-OCTADECENOATE
● (Z)-SORBITAN, MONO-9-OCTADECENOATE
● SORBITAN, MONO9OCTADECENOATE, (Z)
● FT-0774601
● SORBITAN MONOOLEATE
● [2-(3,4-DIHYDROXYOXOLAN-2-YL)-2-HYDROXYETHYL]OCTADEC-9-ENOATE
● MCULE-8149296543
● SPAN 80

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

Sorbitan Oleate is a monoester of oleic acid and hexitol 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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body oil5 products
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hair-loss treatment2 products
conditioner81 products
hair relaxer1 products
facial moisturizer/treatment120 products
antiperspirant/deodorant25 products
hair styling aid47 products
facial cleanser33 products
styling gel/lotion14 products
lipstick140 products
eye shadow32 products
lip balm42 products
after sun product9 products
body firming lotion7 products
recreational sunscreen53 products
foot odor control2 products
Moisturizing Socks1 products
moisturizer35 products
diaper cream1 products
exfoliant/scrub9 products
anti-aging14 products
around-eye cream21 products
lip gloss35 products
makeup primer18 products
mask44 products
brow liner20 products
foundation48 products
daily use with SPF77 products
hair color and bleaching116 products
bar soap87 products
sunless tanning7 products
beard oil4 products
hair spray5 products
concealer28 products
baby wipes1 products
BB cream2 products
hand cream8 products
shampoo14 products
Hair Styling Gel1 products
mascara12 products
lip liner30 products
baby lotion1 products
foot cleansing1 products
eye liner13 products
makeup remover6 products
facial powder1 products
other eye makeup2 products
toners/astringents5 products
shaving cream (men's)3 products
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baby sunscreen8 products
detangler1 products
setting powder/spray2 products
beard care2 products
lip balm with SPF5 products
toothpaste3 products
nail polish15 products
foot moisturizer2 products
hand sanitizer1 products
Oils & Serums1 products
fragrance for women1 products
acne treatment1 products
glitter2 products
body art1 products
nail treatment1 products
Decollete and Neck Creams1 products
Dry Shampoo and Hair Powders3 products
styling mousse/foam2 products
shaving cream2 products
Lip Stain2 products
Facial Sun Care2 products
lip plumper17 products
skin fading/lightener1 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)1 products

Multiple, additive exposure sources

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in foodUS. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada
Classified as a low human health priorityEnvironment Canada

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be persistentEnvironment Canada
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada
  • US. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • Environment Canada

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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WEIGHT-OF-EVIDENCE APPROACH

A product’s hazard score is not an average of the ingredients’ hazard scores. It is calculated using a weight-of-evidence approach that factors in all of the hazards or health impacts associated with the ingredients.

Data availability

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

NONE LIMITED FAIR GOOD ROBUST
Low Availability
Moderate Availability
High Availability
NONE

Ingredients have not been assessed.

LIMITED-FAIR

There is only a modest volume of research.

GOOD-ROBUST

Ingredients have been studied extensively.

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