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Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Moderate concern
Not a food additive in the U.S.; sorbitan esters used in food are limited to specific GRAS forms (e.g., sorbitan monostearate). Sorbitan sesquioleate is a known contact allergen and is included in baseline patch-test panels.
Found in
14 products
What it is
Mixture of sorbitan mono- and dioleate esters; nonionic surfactant.
Emulsifier; primarily used in cosmetics, not foods.
Why it's flagged
- Recognized contact allergen (included in baseline patch-test panels)
What regulators actually say
"Sorbitan sesquioleate is a frequent cause of allergic contact dermatitis and is included in standard patch-test series."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Not listed as food additive; cosmetic use governed by FDA cosmetic regs
European Union — EFSA
Not authorized food additive
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