The Basics On Polysorbate 80
What is Polysorbate 80?
What are other names for Polysorbate 80?
MONO-9-OCTADECENOATE POLY(OXY-1,2-ETHANEDIYL) DERIVS. SORBITAN, POLY(OXY-1,2-ETHANEDIYL) DERIVS. SORBITAN, MONO-9-OCTADECENOATE, POLYOXYETHYLENE (20) SORBITAN MONOOLEATE, POLYSORBATE 80, POLYSORBATE-80, SORBIMACROGOL OLEATE 300, SORBITAN, MONO-(9Z)-9-OCTADECENOATE, POLY(OXY-1,2-ETHANEDIYL) DERIVS., SORBITAN, MONO-9-OCTADECENOATE, (Z)-POLY(OXY-1,2-ETHANEDIYL) DERIVS., SORBITAN, MONO-9-OCTADECENOATE, POLY(OXY-1,2-ETHANEDIYL) DERIVS., and SORBITAN, MONO9OCTADECENOATE, POLY(OXY1,2ETHANEDIYL) DERIVS., (Z)
What is Polysorbate 80 used for?
In cosmetics and personal care products, polysorbate 80 functions as a surfactant, emulsifier, and solubilizer. … This allows surfactants to attract and suspends oils, dirt, and other impurities that have accumulated on the skin and wash them away.
How Polysorbate 80 is classified
Cleansing Agents
Recommendations for using Polysorbate 80 during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Polysorbate 80 During Pregnancy
What we know about using Polysorbate 80 while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Polysorbate 80 from CIR
No report found.
Use this, not that!
Products where you might find Polysorbate 80
SEPHORA COLLECTION PRO Bronzer Brush; Peter Thomas Roth – Hand Sanitizer Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution; Peter Thomas Roth Hand Sanitizer Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution; Marc Jacobs Beauty – Highliner Gel Eye Crayon Eyeliner; Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Gel Eye Crayon Eyeliner
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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