Comparing E432 - Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate vs E900A - Dimethyl polysiloxane
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Found in 105 products
Found in 613 products
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Interest over time for 6 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.
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Popular questions
Is polysorbate 20 safe for skin?
Yes—it's widely used in cosmetics and is generally considered safe at typical use levels; regulatory reviews (e.g., Cosmetic Ingredient Review) support its safety, though some people may experience mild irritation or allergy.
What is the cmc of tween 20?
Approximately 0.007% w/v in water (~0.06 mM) at about 25°C; reported values vary with temperature, ionic strength, and formulation.
Is polysorbate 20 safe?
Yes—when used as a food additive within regulatory limits it’s considered safe; authorities such as JECFA have set an ADI of 0–25 mg/kg body weight per day for polysorbates.
Is polysorbate 20 toxic?
It has low toxicity at permitted food and cosmetic use levels; very high doses or parenteral exposure can cause adverse effects, and potential impurities (e.g., ethylene oxide/1,4-dioxane) are tightly controlled.
Is polysorbate 20 natural?
No—it's a synthetic surfactant made by ethoxylating sorbitan and esterifying with lauric acid, so it isn’t considered “natural,” even if some feedstocks are plant-derived.
Can you use coconut oil with silicone toys?
Coconut oil isn’t the same as silicone oil (dimethylpolysiloxane/E900a); silicone oils can swell or degrade silicone toys, whereas plant oils like coconut oil usually don’t react the same way but are messy to clean and not condom‑safe—follow the toy maker’s guidance.
Is coconut oil safe for silicone toys?
Manufacturers typically warn against silicone oils (like dimethicone/E900a) with silicone toys; coconut oil may be less likely to affect the silicone itself but can be hard to sanitize and is incompatible with latex condoms—check the product’s instructions.
Is silicone oil toxic?
Silicone oil (dimethylpolysiloxane, E900a) is considered inert and of low toxicity; major regulators allow it as a food antifoaming agent at very low levels.
What is silicone oil used for?
Dimethylpolysiloxane (E900a) is used as an antifoaming agent in foods and frying oils, and more broadly as a lubricant/release agent in personal care, medical, and industrial applications.
Is dimethylpolysiloxane bad for you?
At approved food-use levels, it’s regarded as safe and minimally absorbed by the body, with no evidence of harm at those levels from major regulators.