POLYSORBATE 80

POLYSORBATE 80

INCI POLYSORBATE 80Role Perfuming

Polysorbate 80 (INCI) is a synthetic ingredient. It fulfills the functions of a surfactant and emulsifier, allowing substances that do not naturally combine to be mixed, and also acts as a fragrance agent in formulations.

PerfumingSurfactant
Ingredient

Roles & functions

Perfuming — Adds a scent to the product or masks the odour of raw materials.

Surfactant — Lowers the tension between two surfaces; cleanses and helps remove impurities.

Emulsifying — Allows phases that do not naturally mix, such as water and oil, to be blended together.

Regulatory framework

What the authorities say

AuthorityStatus
Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009)Autorisé
CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008)No CMR classification
ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health)Not identified as an endocrine disruptor
ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59)Not on the Candidate List (SVHC)
European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III)No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling
European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009)No referenced nanoform
Products

Products containing it

Statistics

In Lou’s database

33
products listed
Most frequent categoriesAnti-aging · Eye contour · Hydration · Cleansers & makeup removers · Masks
Most frequent brandsFilorga · Uriage · Dermaceutic · Erborian · Arkopharma
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