| FEMA | 2917 |
| CAS | 9005-65-6 |
| EINECS | N/A |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | N/A |
| CoE Number | N/A |
| Organoleptic Notes | |
| Odor | N/A |
| Flavor | N/A |
| Material Notes | sorbitan mono-9-octadecanoate poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivatives; complex mixtures of polyoxyethylene ethers used as emulsifiers or dispersing agents in pharmaceuticals. Emulsifier, surfactant in production of coarse cryst. NaCl, stabiliser, wetting agent in poultry scalds, colour diluent, flavour Polysorbate 80 is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier derived from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid, and is often used in foods. Polysorbate 80 is a viscous, water-soluble yellow liquid. (Wikipedia) |