Polysorbate 80
At a glance
Polysorbate 80 (Tween 80) is a non‑ionic surfactant made by esterifying sorbitol with oleic acid and ethoxylating the product; it’s odorless and used to solubilise and emulsify fragrance oils in cosmetics.
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