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Is Polysorbate 80 vegan?

Polysorbate 80

Unconfirmed

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

Also known as PEG-20 sorbitan monooleate, PEG-20 sorbitan oleate, Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate, Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate, Sorbitan monooleate ethoxylate, Tween 80
E number E433
CAS number 9005-65-6
Last reviewed 14 May 2026

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