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Inert Reassessment Document for Poly(oxyethylene)(5) sorbitan monooleate

The sorbitan fatty acid esters and polysorbates are inert ingredients used as surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants, emulsifiers, buffering agents, and corrosion inhibitors in a variety of pesticide products. 

  • Poly(oxyethylene)(5) sorbitan monooleate - CAS No. 9005-65-6
  • Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monostearate - CAS No. 9005-67-8
  • Polysorbate 60, conforming to 21 CFR - CAS No. 9005-67-8
  • Polysorbate  65, conforming to 21 CFR 172.838 - CAS No. 9005-71-4
  • Sorbitan fatty acid esters fatty acids limited to C12, C14, C16, and C18 containing minor amounts of associated fatty acids) and their derivatives; the    poly(oxyethylene) content averages 5-20 moles - CAS No. - Multiple
  • Sorbitan fatty acid esters fatty acids limited to C12, C14, C16, and C18 containing minor amounts of associated fatty acids) and their derivatives; the    poly(oxyethylene) content averages 5-20 moles - CAS No. - Multiple
  • Inert Reassessment Decision Document for Sorbitan fatty acid esters fatty acids (pdf) (1.11 MB)

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