Sorbitan Isostearate (54392-26-6)

Sorbitan Isostearate is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifying agent derived from sorbitol and isostearic acid. It appears as a White waxy solid with good solubility in oils and dispersibility in water. It has excellent emulsification, stabilization, and spreading properties, and is stable under normal storage conditions.
In applications, Sorbitan Isostearate is widely used in cosmetics and personal care products such as creams, lotions, sunscreens, and makeup formulations to stabilize oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsions. It is also used in the pharmaceutical industry as an excipient in topical formulations. In the industrial sector, it is applied in lubricants, coatings, and specialty chemical formulations as a dispersing and wetting agent. Overall, it is a versatile emulsifier used across cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and industrial formulations for improving texture, stability, and performance.