Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate Good Cleansing Agent No known benefits Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate at a glance --Synthetic surfactant (cleansing agent) --Has helpful emulsifying properties --Aids cleanser stability and helps maintain clarity --Made from sorbitol and oleic acid derivatives Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate description Sorbeth-230 tetraoleate is a synthetic cleansing agent and emulsifier made from glycol and ester blends of the sugar sorbitol and the fatty acid oleic acid. It also provides stabilizing abilities due to its emulsifying properties and by keeping clear formulas from becoming cloudy. It’s most often used in a blend with mild cleansing agents decyl glucoside and sorbitan laurate, the latter also being an emulsifier. Usage levels of sorbeth-230 tetraoleate in such blends ranges from 0.5–5% depending on formulary needs. Sorbeth-230 tetraoleate can also be used to thicken cosmetics, thus maintaining desired flow, such as when dispending a cleanser or shampoo. Related ingredients: Oleic Acid Sorbitol Ester Sorbitan Laurate Decyl Glucoside