Polysorbate 60

At a glance

Polysorbate 60 is a synthetic polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate made by ethoxylating sorbitan with stearic acid; it functions as an emulsifier and solubilizer in perfume formulations, not as a scent component.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
Sorbitol (from glucose) and stearic acid (vegetable/animal fats)
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan ester
CAS number
9005-67-8
IFRA status
Not restricted
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-09