
E491
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E491 (Sorbitan monostearate) is a chemical compound, the monoester of stearic acid and hexitol anhydrides derived from sorbitol. Sorbitol esters are mono-, di- and triesters of fatty acids and hexitol anhydrides and are derived from sorbitol. It appears as a white or yellowish powder. What it is used for and where Cosmetics It is a hydrophobic...