Polyoxyethylene sorbitan triisostearate

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan triisostearate (CAS 54392-28-8), also known commercially as Emery 14233, is a nonionic ethoxylated sorbitan ester derived from isostearic acid.

Where is Polyoxyethylene sorbitan triisostearate used?

• Personal care: emulsifier and wetting agent; stabilizes emulsions in creams, lotions and color cosmetics
• Textile and leather: wetting and softening agent during fiber treatment, dyeing and finishing
• Industrial and household cleaning: aids dispersion of oils and soils by improving substrate wetting
• Food-contact and specialty industrial applications may use it as an emulsifying component.

Good to know: Cosmetic-grade material is commonly evaluated against standard industry purity benchmarks.

Commercial specifications

• Packaging in drums or intermediate bulk containers