Polysorbate 20

Polysorbate 20

Polysorbate 20

SKU: EMS-POLYS20-01 Categories: , , ,

Description

Polysorbate 20 is a  non-ionic surfactant that can be used as emulsifier for oil-in-water emulsions. Acts as a solubilizer for oils essential oils and perfumes in aqueous and alcoholic systems.
It can be used for the formulation of various personal care products such as creams, wipe solutions, antiperspirant & deodorant, lotions, dispersions, shampoos and shower gels.  It modifies the spray solution of agrochemical products to increase the spray droplet retention on the leaves. It enhances the bioavailability of different active ingredients by improved foliar uptake. It is highly plant compatible and can be used with sensitive crops.  HLB Value: 16.7   (gives oil-in-water emulsions).

Benefits

      • Non-ionic emulsifier (enables water and oil to mix)
      • Emulsifying efficacy is increased further 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.

      • Long shelf life

Use
Can be added to formulas as is. Typical use level 2 – 10%. For external use only.

Applications
Creams, salves, ointments, balms, pomades, lipsticks, mascaras, glosses.

 

 

Additional information

WeightN/A
DimensionsN/A
Volume

0.10L (100mL), 0.25L (250mL), 0.50L (500mL), 1.00L (1000mL), 5.00L (5000mL), 20.0L (20000mL)

Technical Data

Polysorbate 20  is a laurate esters of sorbitol condensed with ethylene oxide (polyoxyethylene-20 sorbitan monolaurate)

SPECIFICATIONS

Appearance:

Light  amber Liquid

Odour:

Characteristic

Solubility:

Water Soluble

Storage:

Cool / Tightly Sealed / Protected from Heat and Moisture

Shelf:

24 Months when Properly Stored and Handled

HLB:

16.7

Flash Point:

>300°F

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