In its original form, polysorbate is harmless sorbitol, which is a sugar alcohol. For its use in personal care products, however, it's treated with ethylene oxide. Thus, the name “polysorbate 20,” because it's treated with 20 parts of ethylene oxide.
The result is an ingredient used as an emulsifier in cosmetic creams, lotions, cream deodorant, baby oil, sun lotion, etc. It is used to help mix oil and water.
Polysorbate 20 is added to water-based cosmetic formulations as the last component required for ensuring that essential oils and fragrance oils remain blended with the bases to which they are added. Its soothing, non-irritating quality makes it ideal for adding to formulations for bath products, for body and facial cleansers, for baby products, and for other transparent and scented products, as it helps retain both the fragrance and the clarity.
Features of our Polysorbate 80:
- Colour: light yellow
- Scent: Odorless
- Texture: Oily
- Solubility: Soluble with water
- Usage: Lotions, Creams, serum
- Short Term Storage:
Airtight container. Dark location. Cool room temperature. - Long Term Storage:
Removing air from the storage container will delay oxidation and rancidity (may need to place in a smaller container). Refrigeration can extend shelf life.
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