{"product_id":"tween-80","title":"Tween 80","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolysorbate 80 (Tween 80) – Nonionic Emulsifier \u0026amp; Solubilizer for Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolysorbate 80\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong\u003eTween 80\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier widely used in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food, and industrial formulations. 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