E-number: 431

Name: Polyoxyethylene (40) Stearate
Alternative Names :Polyoxyl 40 stearate.

Function: Emulsifier, Defoamer
Status: Mushbooh
Source: Mixture of stearate & ethylene oxide. Check source of stearic acid.

Health Info!!

Health Code: Yellow
Skin tumours in mice, may facilitate the penetration of cancer-causing additives

Uses: Processed foods, frozen desserts
Other Uses: Hand cream and lotion