出典:Wiktionary
polysorbate (複数形 polysorbates)
出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/05/31 08:32 UTC 版)
Polysorbates are a class of emulsifiers used in some pharmaceuticals and food preparation. They are often used in cosmetics to solubilize essential oils into water-based products. Polysorbates are oily liquids derived from PEG-ylated sorbitan (a derivative of sorbitol) esterified with fatty acids. Common brand names for Polysorbates include Alkest, Canarcel and Tween.