Description

Hydroxyethyl Sorbitol is a versatile, water-soluble polyol derivative of sorbitol, widely recognized for its excellent humectant and conditioning properties. This compound is valued for its ability to retain moisture, improve texture, and enhance stability in a variety of formulations. It serves as a key functional ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries seeking effective, non-irritating moisturizing agents.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a highly effective humectant and moisturizer in creams, lotions, serums, and hair care products to improve skin feel and prevent moisture loss.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used as an excipient in topical ointments, gels, and creams to enhance hydration and stability of the active pharmaceutical ingredients.
• Industrial Applications: Functions as a plasticizer and conditioning agent in adhesives, sealants, and specialty chemical formulations requiring moisture retention.
• Food & Beverage (where compliant): Can serve as a humectant and texturizing agent in certain food-grade applications, subject to specific regulatory approvals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hydroxyethyl Sorbitol
CAS No.	110204-70-1
Molecular Formula	C8H18O8
Molecular Weight	242.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Sorbitol, ethoxylated; Ethoxylated Sorbitol; Polyoxyethylene Sorbitol; Sorbitol Ethoxylate; Hydroxyethyl Sorbitan (related); HES; 2-[2-[3,4-Dihydroxy-2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]oxyethoxy]ethanol (IUPAC)
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Quality Control

Our Hydroxyethyl Sorbitol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistency and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content	≤ 3.0%
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.