E432Emulsifier · Stabiliser

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate

What the research shows

Not enough

published research on this page yet

How we decide

Used in food as an emulsifier or stabiliser.

  • May not be vegan
  • May not be vegetarian
  • EU permitted

Regulatory status

Checked Sep 2026

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 check

Products

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