Polysorbate 60
Description
It is used as a oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions, and also as a dispersants/solubilizers of oils, used in various products like skin fresheners, skin care products, skin cleansing products, makeup bases and foundations, shampoos, and fragrance powders.
Additional Information
| Chemical Qualification | Sorbitan ester ethoxylate |
| Synonyms | Polyethylene glycol sorbitan monostearate, polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monosterate |
Technical details
| Appearance at 25ºC | Clear liquid |
| Active content % | 97 |
| Nature | Nonionic |
| Acid value mg KOH/gm max | 2 |
| Color gardner | 5 |
| Hydroxyl value mg KOH/gm | 81-96 |
| % Moisture content by KF | 3 |
| pH | 5-7 |
| Saponification value | 45-55 |
