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Sorbitan Sesquioleate Role in Oil in Water Formulations and Safety

2025,09,23
Emulsifiers are widely used in beauty and personal care ingredients and can directly affect the stability, skin feel, and user experience of the product. Mingya OILREE ®  MY983 (INCI name Sorbitan Sesquioleate) is a useful oil in water co Emulsifier with a clear molecular structure, mild and safe use, and can be adapted to many product scenarios. Nowadays, many cosmetic brands use it when developing formulas. Its CAS number is 8007-43-0, and its molecular formula is 3 [C18H34O2] ・ [C6H14O6]. It comes in two packaging options: 25kg/drum and 190kg/drum, which can meet the production needs of both small and large factories.
 
molecular structure
 
I.OILREE ® The core attributes of MY983
 
1. Basic characteristics
(1) The core component of MY983, Sorbitan sesquioleate, is a structurally clear single compound. Its molecule is a combination of sorbitol and modified oleic acid through a chemical reaction. This special structure makes it adept at assisting oil in water emulsifiers - it can reduce the repulsive force between oil and water, steadily disperse small water droplets in the oil, and form a uniform and delicate mixed system, which is not easy to cause layering or scattering. This way, cosmetics can remain stable even after being stored for a long time. In the application of Emulsifier for cosmetics, it can significantly improve the stability and skin feel performance of the system.
 
(2) From the perspective of the raw materials themselves, it is an amber colored liquid with a slight characteristic odor, mainly soluble in oils and fats. This is particularly convenient. Oil based cosmetics such as makeup remover, cream and lotion are easy to add and will not damage the skin feeling and texture of the original formula.
 
sorbitan sesquioleate in cosmetics
 
2. Production mode
During the production of MY983, the temperature, time, and catalyst dosage of the reaction will be precisely controlled to ensure that the purity of the produced product is high enough, and the performance of each batch is similar. And OILREE ®  Strictly control the production process, monitor reaction progress in real-time, and check product indicators at any time. This strict process not only ensures that every batch of OILREE ® MY983 is stable and has achieved a safety level of 1 Green, which perfectly meets the high requirements for raw material safety in the current beauty and personal care industry.
 
3. Other features
MY983 has a prominent advantage of being able to blend well with other ingredients - as a water in oil co emulsifier, it can work with OILREE ®  The combination of MY935 (peg-30 dihydroxysteam) under the brand can achieve a good effect: MY983 first stabilizes the oil in water system, MY935 further makes the system more delicate and comfortable to use, and the final product is smooth and non sticky when applied to the face. This combination method is highly consistent with the application logic of Oil in water emulsifiers, providing more choices for formula development.
 
II. OILREE ® Application scenarios of MY983
 
MY983 is easy to use and gentle. It can be used both for cosmetics to stay on the face (such as face cream and sunscreen) and those to be washed off after use (such as makeup remover and facial cleanser). In resident cosmetics, it is recommended to add 1% to 10.6%; Add 1% to 20% to the rinsing solution, which can be adapted to various formula requirements.
 
1. Resident cosmetics
1.1 Cream products
(1) Cream like Moisturizer and repair cream, MY983 is mainly used to stabilize the oil in water system. These types of products usually contain a lot of plant oils and active ingredients. MY983 can evenly disperse the active ingredients in the water phase in the oil, preventing them from sinking to the bottom, and making the cream application smoother and less prone to mud rubbing.
 
(2) For example, when making a repair cream for dry skin, adding 2% to 3% Sorbitan Sesquioleate and pairing it with PEG-30 dihydroxysteam can not only fully emulsify moisturizing ingredients, but also quickly absorb them when applied to the face, forming a water locking film on the surface of the skin without feeling thick and sticky. 
 
1.2 Sunscreen products
Oil in water sunscreen is popular among many people because it is waterproof and sweat resistant, and MY983 is one of the core emulsifiers for this type of sunscreen. It can stabilize the sunscreen powder and the mixed system of oil and water, preventing the sunscreen from sinking to the bottom and causing uneven application and whitening; At the same time, its ability to dissolve in oils and fats also makes sunscreen more waterproof, and the sunscreen film is less likely to break when exposed to water, resulting in longer sun protection time.
 
sorbitan sesquioleate for skin
 
2. Rinse off cosmetics
2.1 Makeup remover products
The core of products such as makeup remover oil and makeup remover cream is to remove them cleanly and gently, and MY983 can perfectly meet these two requirements. On the one hand, it can dissolve in grease, which can make makeup remover better dissolve hard to remove makeup such as waterproof eye black and foundation make-up; On the other hand, its green safety level can prevent damage to the skin barrier during makeup removal, reducing the tightness and redness of the skin after removing makeup.
 
2.2 Cleaning products
MY983 is mainly used to stabilize the system of oil-based cleansing ingredients and water-based moisturizing ingredients in cleaning products such as exfoliating facial cleansers and makeup removers. This type of product often contains frosted particles or amino acid surfactants. MY983 can prevent frosted particles from sticking together, and can also combine amino acid surfactants with oil-based cleaning ingredients to clean and moisturize.
 
III. OILREE ® The core advantages of MY983
In the fiercely competitive emulsifier market, OILREE ® MY983 stands out mainly because of its balanced performance, safe and gentle, and strong adaptability, which perfectly meets the current demand for raw materials in the beauty and personal care industry.
 
1. Performance balance
Compared to traditional water in oil emulsifiers, the biggest advantage of MY983 is that it has no shortcomings: on the one hand, it has strong emulsion stability and can stabilize the system in the temperature range of 5 ℃ to 45 ℃, making it less prone to delamination during product transportation or storage. On the other hand, it can make the product feel better on the skin. Even if the formula is oily, it can be quickly absorbed on the face without leaving a sticky feeling, solving the problem of traditional emulsifiers being able to stabilize but uncomfortable to use.
 
2. Safe and gentle
More and more people are paying attention to the raw materials that can be used for sensitive muscles, and the safety level of MY983 has become a major advantage. According to publicly available information from the International Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) and the European Union Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng), Sorbitan Sesquioleate is safe for use in cosmetics at specified concentrations.
 
3. Cost and supply chain advantages
In terms of cost, MY983 is recommended to be used in small quantities, and when combined with MY935, it can add fewer other additives, indirectly reducing the formula cost. From the perspective of the supply chain, Mingya has a large-scale production base, which can stably supply products and adjust delivery time according to customer demand, without affecting production due to insufficient raw materials.
 
sorbitan sesquioleate in cosmetics
 
IV. OILREE® Market value of MY983
 
Nowadays, the beauty and personal care industry is increasingly emphasizing "safety, efficacy, and uniqueness", and the characteristics of MY983 perfectly match these trends:
 
1. In terms of safety, its safety level and low irritation meet consumers' demand for skincare without adding burden.
 
2.In terms of efficacy, it can stabilize the oil in water system, allowing active ingredients to better exert their effects and helping brands create products with clear efficacy.
 
3. In terms of features, its compatibility with MY935 allows formulators to create different types of products such as refreshing, moisturizing, and waterproof, helping the brand stand out in a homogeneous market.
 
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