The Basics On Polysorbate 20
What is Polysorbate 20?
What are other names for Polysorbate 20?
MONODODECANOATE POLY(OXY-1,2-ETHANEDIYL) DERIVS. SORBITAN, POLY(OXY-1,2-ETHANEDIYL) DERIVS. SORBITAN, MONODODECANOATE, POLYOXYETHYLENE (20) SORBITAN MONOLAURATE, POLYOXYETHYLENE SORBITAN MONOLAURATE, POLYSORBATE 20, POLYSORBATE-20, POYLSORBATE-20, SORBIMACROGOL LAURATE 300, SORBITAN, MONODODECANOATE, POLY(OXY-1,2-ETHANEDIYL) DERIVS., and TWEEN-20
What is Polysorbate 20 used for?
ALKEST® TW 20 is currently used in the cosmetic and personal care industries. This product can be used as a solubilizing agent in oil-in-water emulsifications as well as a humectant in skin care products. In addition, polysorbate-20 is frequently used as an indirect additive for food emulsification.
How Polysorbate 20 is classified
Cleansing Agents
Recommendations for using Polysorbate 20 during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Polysorbate 20 During Pregnancy
What we know about using Polysorbate 20 while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Polysorbate 20 from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Polysorbate 20
Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum 20% Vitamin C + 10% AHA; Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 – Oil Free; La Mer The Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation SPF 20
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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