Comparing E433 - Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate vs E900A - Dimethyl polysiloxane
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Popular questions
Is polysorbate 80 safe?
Yes—at approved levels it’s considered safe by regulators such as the FDA and EFSA, which set an ADI of 0–25 mg/kg body weight/day. Rare hypersensitivity reactions have been reported, and very high doses may cause gastrointestinal upset.
What is polysorbate 80 used for?
It’s an emulsifier and stabilizer that helps oil and water mix, prevents separation, and improves texture. In foods it stabilizes flavors and colors and improves whipping and melt resistance in products like ice cream.
Is polysorbate 80 bad for you?
Not at typical food-use levels: it’s permitted with safety limits and isn’t linked to harm for the general population. Some people may be sensitive, and effects seen in animals at high doses are well above normal dietary exposure.
Is polysorbate 80 natural?
No. It’s a synthetic ingredient made from sorbitan (from sorbitol) reacted with ethylene oxide and oleic acid that can be sourced from plants or animals.
What foods contain polysorbate 80?
It’s commonly found in ice cream and other frozen desserts, salad dressings and sauces, flavored beverages and coffee creamers, whipped toppings, and some bakery mixes, icings, and confectionery.
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.