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Is Polysorbate 60 vegan?

Polysorbate 60

Unconfirmed

A polyoxyethylene sorbitan ester produced by the ethoxylation of sorbitan monostearate, used as an emulsifier and solubiliser in cosmetics and food. The stearic acid component may be sourced from either animal or plant fats.

Also known as PEG-20 sorbitan monostearate, PEG-20 sorbitan stearate, Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monostearate, Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate, Sorbitan monostearate ethoxylate, Tween 60
E number E435
CAS number 9005-67-8
Last reviewed 14 May 2026

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