| Sorbitan ester of | Content (%) | ADME | Biodegradability | Ecotoxicity | Literature review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauric acid | 40–60 | X | X (marine water) | X (biodegradability) | |
| Myristic acid | 14–25 | ||||
| Palmitic acid | 7–15 | ||||
| Oleic acid | < 11 | X (trioleate) |
X (marine sediment) X (marine water) |
X (biodegradability) | |
| Caprylic acid | < 10 | ||||
| Capric acid | < 10 | ||||
| Stearic acid | < 7 | X | |||
| Linoleic acid | < 3 |