Polysorbate 40
Description
t is used as a oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions, and also as a dispersants/solubilizers of oils, in a variety of formulas, including skin fresheners, skincare products, skin cleansing products, makeup bases and foundations, shampoos, and fragrance powders.
Additional Information
| Chemical Qualification | Nonionic, Sorbitan ester ethoxylate |
| Synonyms | Polyoxyethylene sorbitanmonopalmitate, Polyethylene glycol sorbitan monopalmitate |
Technical details
| Appearance at 25ºC | Clear viscous liquid |
| Acid value mg KOH/gm max | 2.2 |
| Active content % | 100 |
| Color gardner | 7 |
| Hydroxyl value mg KOH/gm | 89-105 |
| % Moisture content by KF | 3 |
| Nature | Nonionic |
| pH | 5-7 |
| Saponification value | 41-52 |
