Polysorbate 80, NF (Tween 80®)

CAS# 9005-65-6

Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate 

(x)-sorbitan mono-9-octadecenoate poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)

Polysorbate 80 is a non-iconic surfactant and emulsifier often used in foods and cosmetics with a wide range of hydrophilic characteristics and is commonly used in "oil-in-water" emulsions as an emulsifying agent. It can be uses individually or in combination with other hydrophobic emulsifiers.  It is a viscous, water-soluble yellow liquid.