Polysorbates 80 (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 9005-65-6; Sorbitan, mono-9-octadecenoates, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivatives, (Z)-

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Polysorbate 80 is a substance which is used in cosmetic formulations where it acts as an emulsifier (surface-active substance used in cosmetic preparations as an additive to combine 2 immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - to form an emulsion) and surfactant (washing-active substance; improves the even distribution of the products during application).
Polysorbate 80 is an esterification product of oleic acid with sorbitol, ethoxylated (average 20 units -CH2-CH2-O-).

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Emulsifiers; Surfactants;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020