02-02-2010, 10:01
If polysorbate 80 is so bad then why do people use it in foods and lotions/creams.. and even for medical usage (vaccines/parenteral administration)..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polysorbate_80
They even sell it in bulk at
http://www.bulkactives.com/polysorbate80.htm
and this website states that
"Polysorbate 80 is a safe, food grade, non-ionic emulsifier. It can be used with a co-emulsifier, such as Lecithin to cover a wide range of oil in water, and water in oil emulsion systems. Individually, it is an excellent solubilizer of essential oils, wetting agent, viscosity modifier, stabilizer and dispersing agent."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polysorbate_80
They even sell it in bulk at
http://www.bulkactives.com/polysorbate80.htm
and this website states that
"Polysorbate 80 is a safe, food grade, non-ionic emulsifier. It can be used with a co-emulsifier, such as Lecithin to cover a wide range of oil in water, and water in oil emulsion systems. Individually, it is an excellent solubilizer of essential oils, wetting agent, viscosity modifier, stabilizer and dispersing agent."