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 |