E432Emulsifier · Stabiliser
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate
What the research shows
Not enough
published research on this page yet
Used in food as an emulsifier or stabiliser.
- May not be vegan
- May not be vegetarian
- EU permitted
What expert reviews concluded
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UN and WHO food additive experts (JECFA), 2026
Acceptable daily intake: up to 25 mg per kg of body weight, shared with related additives.
Regulatory status
Checked Sep 2026-
European Union Permitted EUR-Lex Reg. (EC) 1333/2008
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United Kingdom Permitted FSA retained EU law
Status reflects the named register on the date checked. It is not a safety rating. A country appears here once we've found this ingredient on its official list.
How we checkProducts
The 6 most-scanned of 137 products on Open Food Facts that list polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate.
- Keracnyl Gel moussant Ducray 6 additives
- cvs cleansing wipes 8 additives
- Aloe Vera Gel up & up 2 additives
- ابل 8 additives
- Hydrating Toner With Rose Water Dickinson's 1 additive
- TRESemmé 2 additives