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Derived

Polysorbat
e 80

from

polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid

Alternative names: Alkest TW 80; Scattics; Canarcel; Poegasorb 80 and
Tween 80
Chemical structure: C64H124O26
Added to ice cream to make it smoother and easier to handle, also added
to milk, soaps, eye drops and mouthwash.
Aid in processing and preparation
A small number of people may be sensitive to polysorbate 80 and may be
harmful to people with Crohns disease
Decreased fertility
Used in medicines to stabilizes aqueous formulations

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