Polysorbate 80

Polysorbate 80

Item No. EMF-PS80-01
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Description
Description
Emulsifying agent consisting of sorbitol, ethylene oxide & oleic acid (polyoxyethylene-80 sorbitan monooleate), oleic acid is derived from vegetable oil. Purity > 95%. Saponification value 45-55. HLB value 15 (gives oil-in-water emulsions).
Benefits
  • Non-ionic, multi-purpose emulsifier (enables water and oil to mix)
  • Emulsifying efficacy is increased when combined with cetyl alcohol or sorbitan stearate
  • Acts as dispersing agent and anti-static thickener
  • Very useful as solubilizer and stabilizer of essential oils
  • May be useful as hair growth supplement
Use
Can be added to formulas as is. Typical use level is 1 - 10%. For external use only.
Applications
Body washes, hair shampoos, hair loss treatments, lotions, creams, bath oils, solubilizates.
CAS
9005-65-6
INCI
Polysorbate-80
composition
Polysorbate-80
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Amber, viscous liquid, odorless
Solubility
Soluble in water & alcohols, insoluble in oils
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
USA
Raw Material Source
Sorbitol, vegetable oils
Manufacture
Polysorbate 80 is obtained by esterification of sorbitol with one or three molecules of a fatty acid including stearic, lauric, oleic, and palmitic acid.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
No data available
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
3402130000