is a mixture of Stearate and Palmitate partial esters of Sorbitol and Sorbitol anhydrides condensed with approximately 20 moles of Ethylene Oxide (C2H4O) for each mole of Sorbitol and its mono- and dianhydrides. It is a lemon to orange- coloured, oily liquid, or semigel having a faint characteristic odour and a warm, somewhat bitter taste.