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Background
Polysorbate 80 is an amber colored, viscous liquid. It is used as an emulsifier and dispersing agent. Polyoxyethylenesorbitan monooleateis an oleate ester of sorbitol and its anhydrides copolymerized with approximately 20 moles of ethylene oxide for each mole of sorbitol and sorbitol anhydrides.
SynonymsPolyoxyethylenesorbitan monooleate
Tween 80
Polysorbate 80
Sorbitan mono-9-octadecenoate poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.
Polyoxethylene (20) sorbitan mono-oleate
Sorethytan (20) mono-oleate
Polyethylene oxide sorbitan mono-oleate
Sorbitan mono-oleate polyoxyethylene
Sorlate
Monitan
Olothorb
UsesBubble Baths
Cosmetics
Detergents
Food
Oral medications
Topical medications
Cross-ReactionsUnusual ReactionsBack to list of contact allergens
Referenties
| 1. |
Hannuksela, M., M. Kousa, and V. Pirila,
Contact sensitivity to emulsifiers. Contact Dermatitis, 1976.
2(4): p. 201-4. |
| 2. |
Tosti, A., et al., Prevalence and sources
of sensitization to emulsifiers: a clinical study. Contact
Dermatitis, 1990. 23(2): p. 68-72. |
| 3. |
Pasche-Koo, F., et al., High
sensitization rate to emulsifiers in patients with chronic leg
ulcers. Contact Dermatitis, 1994. 31(4): p. 226-8. |
Author(s):
dr. Jan R. Mekkes. Dermatologist, Amsterdam UMC.
ICD10:
L23.9