Polysorbate 20
Description
It is used as a fragrance solubiliser and stabilizer and have a soothing effect on the skin. It is used as an emulsifier, foaming agent and whipping agent, oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions, and also as a dispersants/solubilizers of oils
Additional Information
| Chemical Qualification | Ethoxylated sorbitan ester |
| Synonyms | Polyethylene glycol sorbitan monolaurate, polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate |
Technical details
| Appearance at 25ºC | Clear liquid |
| Active content % | 97 |
| Nature | Nonionic |
| Acid value mg KOH/gm max | 2 |
| Color gardner | 3 |
| Hydroxyl value mg KOH/gm | 96-108 |
| % Moisture content by KF | 3 |
| pH | 5-7 |
| Saponification value | 40-50 |
