Synonym(s)
CAS number: 9005-70-3, sorbitan, mono-9-octadecenoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivatives, (Z)-
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Polysorbate 80 is a substance which is used in cosmetic formulations where it acts as an emulsifier (surface-active substance which is used in cosmetic preparations as an additive to combine 2 immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - to form an emulsion).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer