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Polysorbates

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Definition: Sorbitan mono-9-octadecanoate poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivatives; complex mixtures of polyoxyethylene ethers used as emulsifiers or dispersing agents in pharmaceuticals.  D25-26 qualif   
Pharmacological Action Excipients; Surface-Active Agents
Other names Tweens; Sorbitan Derivatives; Polysorbate 80; Polysorbate 20; PSML; Sorbitan Monolaurate, Polyoxyethylene; Monolaurate, Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan; Derivatives, Sorbitan; 85, Tween; 81, Tween; 80, Tween; 80, Polysorbate; 60, Tween; 20, Tween; 20, Polysorbate; Tween 85; Tween 81; Tween 80; Tween 60; Tween 20
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
ASO3B adjuvant  0   *Polysorbates *Squalene *alpha-Tocopherol Drug Combinations. BMJ 2010;340:C2649
MTAD (intracanal irrigant)  0   *Doxycycline *Polysorbates *Citric Acid Root Canal Irrigants. J Endod 2003 Apr;29(4):233-9
ST68  0   *Hexoses *Polysorbates Contrast Media. Ultrasound Med Biol. 2000 May;26(4):621-8
BCTP 401 nanoemulsion  0   *Glycerides *Polysorbates *Soybean Oil Emulsions. J Infect Dis 1999 Dec;180(6):1939-49
LST buffer  0   *Polysorbates *Tromethamine Buffers Tissue Preservation. Am J Clin Pathol 1999 Jun;111(6):748-52
ProSol PDX  0   *Edetic Acid *Polysorbates *Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate *Sodium Bicarbonate Drug Combinations Dental Scaling. Quintessence Int 1995 Dec;26(12):849-58
MF59 oil emulsion  0   *Polysorbates *Squalene Emulsions.
Pharma Action Adjuvants, Immunologic ; Surface-Active Agents
J Immunol 1994 Nov 1;153(9):4029-39
Allerbiocid  0   *Polysorbates *2-Propanol. Clin Exp Allergy 1992 Oct;22(10):923-8
Syntex adjuvant formulation  0   *Polysorbates Acetylmuramyl-Alanyl-Isoglutamine/*analogs & derivatives Squalene/*analogs & derivatives Adjuvants, Immunologic Emulsions. Res Immunol 1992 Jun;143(5):519-25
Specol  0   *Mineral Oil *Polysorbates Emulsions. Res Immunol 1992 Jun;143(5):503-12
polysorbate 40  9005-66-7   *Polysorbates. Anticancer Res 1991;11(1):407
Oxipor VHC  0   *Benzocaine *Coal Tar *Polysorbates *Salicylic Acids Drug Combinations. Cutis 1982;30(5):676
ediol  77190-11-5 alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, beta-D-fructofuranosyl, mixt. with coconut oil, 1,2,3-propanetriol monooctadecanoate, and sorbitan monooctadecanoate poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.  *Glycerides *Plant Oils *Polysorbates *Sucrose Drug Combinations. Jpn J Clin Pathol 22(6):427;1974

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