Sorbitan olivate is a chemical compound, the monoester of the fatty acids of olive oil and hexitol anhydrides obtained from sorbitol. D-Glucitol, 1,4-Anhydro-, 6-monoester with olive oil fatty acids 

It appears in the form of a white powder or white flakes.

What it is used for and where

Cosmetics

Surfactant - Emulsifying agent. Emulsions are thermodynamically unstable. Emulsifiers have the property to reduce the oil/water or water/oil interfacial tension, improve emulsion stability and also directly influence the stability, sensory properties and surface tension of sunscreens by modulating their filmometric performance.

• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₃₄O
• CAS: 223706-40-9
• UNII: MDL271E3GR
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