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Is PEG-3 Sorbitan Stearate vegetarian?

PEG-3 Sorbitan Stearate

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PEG-3 Sorbitan Stearate is an ester of sorbitan and stearic acid ethoxylated with an average of 3 moles of ethylene oxide, used as an emulsifier in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as Sorbitan, monooctadecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.
INCI name PEG-3 Sorbitan Stearate
CAS number 9005-67-8
CosIng ID 78218
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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