polysorbate 21
polyoxyethylene (21) sorbitan monolaurate
Identification
| Name | polysorbate 21 |
| CAS Number | 9005-64-5 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| MDL Number | MFCD00165986 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | surfactants |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-hamster LD50 18 mL/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | emulsifiers, surfactants |
| Recommendation for polysorbate 21 usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for polysorbate 21 flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
hetsorb l-4
peg-21 sorbitan laurate
peg-21 sorbitan monolaurate
polyethylene glycol (21) sorbitan laurate
polyoxyethylene (21) sorbitan laurate
polyoxyethylene (21) sorbitan monolaurate
rheodol TW-L106
tween 21
PubMed:
Microemulsion microstructure influences the skin delivery of an hydrophilic drug.
PubMed:
Novel pH-sensitive non-ionic surfactant vesicles: comparison between Tween 21 and Tween 20.
PubMed:
Influence of tensides on the release of medical agents from hydrophilic gels, part 2: The influence of selected tensides on hydrocortisone release from xerogels.
PubMed:
Influence of some polysorbates on hydrocortisone release from hydrophilic gels considered as two-compartment models.