Sorbitan diisostearate is a chemical compound, the diester of isostearic acid and hexitol anhydrides obtained from sorbitol.

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.
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CAS: 68238-87-9