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Polysorbate 80

Korean: 폴리솔베이트80 · Functions: denaturant, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Products listing Polysorbate 80

Also listed as

Polysorbate 80 폴리솔베이트80

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Polysorbate 80 banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Polysorbate 80 banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Polysorbate 80 allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Polysorbate 80 used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: denaturant, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.

What is Polysorbate 80 called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 폴리솔베이트80.

Which K-beauty products contain Polysorbate 80?

24+ products we checked list it, for example Medicube 3H Daily Relief Cream, Unleashia A by Unleashia Hey Dew Blue Cushion, Dr.Forhair Aero Cooling Shampoo.

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