Polysorbates are a class of emulsifiers used in some pharmaceuticals and food preparation. They are often used in cosmetics to solubilize essential oils into water-based products. Polysorbates are oily liquids derived from PEG-ylated sorbitan (a derivative of sorbitol) esterified with fatty acids. Common brand names for polysorbates include Alkest...
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(pol″e-sor´bāt) a generic name for esters of sorbitol and its anhydrides condensed with polymers of ethylene oxide, used as surfactants; polysorbates 20, 40, 60, and 80 are official in NF.
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A family of emulsifierEmulsifiers and preservatives. Could be contaminated with 1,4 Dioxane.
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