Polysorbate 80 is used as a non-ionic, hydrophilic emulsifier, and liquid emulsifier for cosmetic creams and ointments. It is utilized as a surfactant in soaps and cosmetics and also as a lubricant. Polysorbate 80 food grade is an emulsifying agent consisting of sorbitol, ethylene oxide & and oleic acid (polyoxyethylene-80 sorbitan monooleate), oleic acid is derived from vegetable oil. Purity > 95%. Amber, a viscous liquid, odorless. Saponification value 45-55. Soluble in water & and alcohols, insoluble in oils. HLB value 15 (gives oil-in-water emulsions).
CAS: 9005-65-6
INCI Name: Polysorbate-80
Grade: USP, Kosher, Food & Cosmetic
Chemical formula: C64H124O26
Color: Yellow
Benefits:
Polysorbate 80 is an excellent solubilizer for essential oils emulsifier.
Polysorbate 80 has good function as a wetting agent, viscosity modifier, anti-static agent, stabilizer, and dispersing agent.
Polysorbate 80 cosmetic grade can also improve the rinse off of anhydrous scrubs
Emulsifying efficacy is increased when combined with sorbitan stearate
Acts as dispersing agent and anti-static thickener
Very useful as a solubilizer and stabilizer of essential oils
Use: Can be added to formulas as is. Typical use level is 1 - 10%. For external use only.
Applications: Body washes, polysorbate 80 for bath bombs, lotions, creams, bath oils, and solubilizates.
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: Not tested for GMOs
Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components