Background
Sorbitan monooleate (Span 80) is a nonionic surface active agent. This product tends to be oil-soluble and dispersible or insoluble in water.
SynonymsSorbitan monooleate
Span 80
UsesCosmetics
Pharmaceutical creams and lotions
Cross-ReactionsSorbitan sesquioleate (Arlacel 83)
Unusual Reactions
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Referenties
| 1. |
Austad, J., Allergic contact dermatitis to
sorbitan monooleate (Span 80). Contact Dermatitis, 1982. 8(6): p.
426-7. |
| 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):Allergology: background information on allergens.
ICD10:
L23.9