Diglyceryl Sorbitan Tetraethylhexanoate
INCI: DIGLYCERYL SORBITAN TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE
Reviewed by Daisy · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
What Is Diglyceryl Sorbitan Tetraethylhexanoate?
Diglyceryl Sorbitan Tetraethylhexanoate (INCI: DIGLYCERYL SORBITAN TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE) is a cosmetic ingredient listed in the EU CosIng inventory. Tetraester of 2-ethylhexanoic acid with the product obtained by the reaction of diglycerin and the hexitol anhydrides derived sorbitol.
Its declared cosmetic functions are emulsifying and surfactant.
Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.
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